What is the mortality rate of a tonsillectomy?

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asked Jun 6, 2018 in Other- Health by Merlyn (390 points)
What is the mortality rate of a tonsillectomy?

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answered Jun 7, 2018 by Christeen (70,120 points)
The mortality rate of a tonsillectomy is pretty low with only a 2% to 4% mortality rate from the Tonsillectomy procedure.

The mortality rates are due to mostly post operative bleeding after the procedure.

The mortality rate is 1 in 15,000 people due to bleeding and airway obstructions or even complications that arise from the anesthesia.

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