ABSTRACT
TCRF tonsil reduction is another treatment approach for symptomatic obstructive tonsils and recalcitrant cases of cryptic tonsil disease. As the least invasive surgical approach, its greatest advantage to the patient resides in its ease of tolerance, minimal posttreatment discomfort, and rapid return to productive activity. For the adult and older teenager, the capability to accomplish this in-office under a local anesthetic is also appealing. These factors often lower the bar of acceptance in patients (and pediatric patients’ parents) that were previously reluctant to accept surgical treatment. TCRF tonsil reduction is not designed to supplant traditional tonsillectomy in all cases, but for the properly selected patient, it has become a welcome addition to the surgeon’s armamentarium.
