ENT Paediatrics Strong — NICE NG34 / Paradise 1984
Paradise Criteria for Tonsillectomy
Evidence-based criteria for tonsillectomy in recurrent tonsillitis. Requires ≥7 episodes in 1 year, ≥5/year for 2 years, or ≥3/year for 3 years.
References
- Paradise JL et al. Efficacy of tonsillectomy for recurrent throat infection in severely affected children. N Engl J Med. 1984.
- NICE NG34. Tonsillectomy for recurrent tonsillitis in children. 2020.
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
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