Do tonsil cysts have to be operated on?

Tonsil cyst whether surgery, should consider the cyst size, symptoms, age and other factors, can not be generalized. Smaller cysts without obvious symptoms can be regularly reviewed, larger cysts or obvious symptoms usually need surgery, children patients if repeated infection or snoring symptoms are also recommended surgery. Tonsil cyst whether surgery, should be based on the size of the cyst, symptoms, age and other factors of comprehensive judgment, can not be generalized. For smaller tonsil cyst, no obvious symptoms, usually do not need surgery, can be regularly reviewed, observe the changes in the cyst. If the tonsil cyst is large, it causes obvious throat discomfort, foreign body sensation, snoring, etc., or conservative treatment.(e.g., medication, local irrigation, etc.) does not work well and usually requires surgery. In addition, surgery is recommended for children with tonsillar cysts if they are repeatedly infected or cause snoring, poor breathing, etc. The purpose of surgery is to completely remove the cyst, relieve symptoms, and try to preserve the normal function of the tonsil. At present, tonsillar cyst surgery mostly uses minimally invasive methods, such as plasma radiofrequency ablation, carbon dioxide laser resection, etc., with the advantages of less trauma and faster recovery. It should be noted that for some special groups, such as pregnant women, patients with severe cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, surgical treatment should be carefully selected, and it should be carried out under the evaluation and guidance of doctors. In short, tonsil cyst whether surgery, should be based on specific circumstances. Suggest patients to seek medical attention in a timely manner, and full communication with doctors, according to the doctor's recommendations to choose the appropriate treatment program.