In conclusion
It should be mentioned that at present nationally and internationally,
the indication for the (partial) removal of
the palatine tonsils is in flux and the ENT surgeons must
be aware of their great responsibility when determining
indications, especially in children. This is particularly difficult
to correctly estimate, because actual major evidence-based
studies on indications and effects hardly exist.
Since tonsil surgery, however, is still one of the most
common surgical procedures in ENT, it is urgently necessary
to qualify more and more evidence-based studies to
back up the positive effects of well-indicated tonsil operations
for the future.