Chea, an 8-year-old child from Cambodia, has been experiencing tonsillitis and adenoiditis about 15 times a year for the past year. This has resulted in complications such as respiratory infections and otitis media. Ms. Li Sek, the child’s mother, brought her to Ho Chi Minh City for treatment.
At the Ear, Nose and Throat Center in Tam Anh General Hospital, Chea’s endoscopy results revealed red and swollen tonsils with a layer of yellow fluid in her throat. On May 7, Dr. CKI Diep Phuc Anh diagnosed Chea with severe tonsillitis and adenoiditis, causing airway obstruction and forcing her to breathe through her mouth. Without early treatment, complications such as respiratory tract infections and otitis media can arise.
Dr. Diep Phuc Anh performed surgery to remove Chea’s tonsils and adenoids using the coblation plasma technology method. This minimally invasive procedure limits damage to surrounding tissues, reduces post-operative complications, and facilitates quick recovery. The surgery successfully eliminated the inflammation, with Chea able to talk, eat
