The tonsil volume is an important factor in the decision of the tonsillectomy operation. For this reason, it is important to evaluate the tonsil size before the surgery. Ultrasonography was used in a limited number of studies about tonsil tissue assessment and also those studies include only the pediatric population. In this study, we investigate the success of ultrasonography in adults additionally pediatric population as a contribution to literature.
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Clinical tonsil grade
Timeframe: 20 minutes
mean ultrasonographic tonsil volume (ml)
Timeframe: 20 minutes
mean actual tonsil volume (ml)
Timeframe: 20 minutes