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 |