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All of the following are true regarding tonsillectomy in children except:

A
Extracapsular approach is best for cold approach
B
Sleep apnea is an indication
C
Adenoids should also be removed if significantly involved
D
Cricothyroid region is high and anterior in children than adults
High-Yield Explanation
Answer- A. Extracapsular approach is best for cold approachIntracapsular approach is prefened over exlracapsular approach in tonsillectomyfor cold opproach.'Intracapsular tonsillectomy with bipolar scissors results in less postoperative pain than extracapsular tonsillectomywith bipolar scissors in children age 5 to 19 years.Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common indicationfor T and A.'The most common indication for Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy (T and A) was for infectious etiology.

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