Tonsillectomy under general anesteshia with nasotracheal intubation

Tonsillectomy involves the surgical removal of the palatine tonsils, and it is one of the most common surgical procedures in the otorhinolaryngology department worldwide, performed in both children and adults. It is a procedure recommended to be carried out, according to European standards, under general anesthesia, minimizing patient discomfort and pain. Accordingly, nasotracheal intubation is more advantageous during tonsillectomy, as it provides a wider surgical field and helps prevent serious intraoperative complications, such as damage to the endotracheal tube. Currently, we are implementing this method in our practice, which enhances both the surgeon's access to the operative field and the patient's comfort and safety, without any reported complications.