Indications

Number of patients (N)

Percentage

(%)

Chronic cryptic caseous tonsillitis with or without halitosis

24

64.9

Repetitive tonsillitis

5

13.5

Obstructive tonsillar hypertrophy with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS)

4

10.8

Nasal obstruction (hypertrophy of the lower turbinates)

2

5.4

Enlargement of the soft palate with a long uvula

2

5.4

Total

37

100