扁桃体和腺样体：为何存在两难困境？

Tonsils and adenoids: why the dilemma?

作者信息

Diamond O

出版信息

Am J Orthod. 1980 Nov;78(5):495-503. doi: 10.1016/0002-9416(80)90300-0.

Abstract

Enlarged tonsils and adenoids have been implicated in dentofacial development and in the developing facial configuration. The growth pattern and the role of these lymphoid tissues are controversial, as are the benefits to be gained by their surgical removel. The diagnosis of enlarged tonsils and adenoids and of mouth breathing is not based on well-defined criteria.

摘要

扁桃体和腺样体肿大与牙颌面发育及面部形态发育有关。这些淋巴组织的生长模式和作用存在争议，其手术切除所带来的益处也存在争议。扁桃体和腺样体肿大以及口呼吸的诊断并非基于明确的标准。