Tzelnick S, et al. - Among 3,701 adult patients (> 18 years), mean age was 37.4 years, who had tonsillectomy due to recurrent tonsillitis, researchers conducted this retrospective review of the central database of Clalit Health Services, Tel Aviv, Israel, between 2003 and 2009, to assess the long-term consequences of tonsillectomy. Following surgery, a significant reduction was noted in the total number of tonsillitis episodes, otolaryngologist clinic visits, consumption of pertinent antibiotics, and respiratory complaints. Findings suggested that tonsillectomy for recurrent tonsillitis is effective in reducing the severity and number of tonsillitis episodes and may also have an economic advantage. Tonsillectomy's impact on general health needs further assessment. Overall morbidity, however, does not appear to increase.