Ear, Nose & Throat insights from Mike Dilkes, expert in ENT laser surgery

Even tiny remnants after laser tonsillectomy under local anaesthetic spray can cause problems

Large sore tonsils cause tonsillitis, snoring and bad breath. But the NHS won't treat them.

Laser tonsillectomy under local anaesthetic may still leave tonsil stones needing a second procedure

Very large tonsils need laser tonsillectomy under general anaesthetic using an operating microscope

Tonsil stones form in crypts and holes in the tonsil. Here is one that is beginning to form.

Tonsil stones form in holes in the tonsils They cause sore throats, bad taste and bad breath.

Small tonsils can still have disease and tonsil stones

Why intracapsular inside-out laser tonsillectomy is so good.