Table 2 Tonsillectomy Practices
Number (%) | |
|---|---|
*Yearly tonsillectomies performed | |
< 10 | 15 (15.8) |
10–49 | 23 (24.2) |
50–99 | 27 (28.4) |
> 100 | 30 (31.6) |
Perform | |
Adult tonsillectomies only | 22 (23.2) |
Pediatric tonsillectomies only | 8 (8.4) |
Both pediatric and adult tonsillectomies | 62 (65.3) |
No tonsillectomies | 3 (3.2) |
Send specimens for evaluation when NO malignancy suspected | |
Yes, for pediatric tonsillectomies only | 4 (4.2) |
Yes, for adult tonsillectomies only | 30 (31.6) |
Yes, for both adult and pediatric tonsillectomies | 31 (32.6) |
No | 28 (29.5) |
Not applicable | 2 (2.1) |
Is sending routine tonsil specimens an institutional policy? | |
Yes | 48 (50.5) |
No | 47 (49.5) |
*If specimens sent, how many have had occult malignancy? | |
0 | 48 (73.9) |
1 | 5 (7.7) |
2–5 | 3 (4.6) |
6–10 | 0 |
> 10 | 2 (3.1) |
Not answered | 5 (7.7) |