RT Journal
A1 Mitka M
T1 GUideline cites appropriateness criteria for performing tonsillectomy in children
JF JAMA
JO JAMA
YR 2011
FD February 16
VO 305
IS 7
SP 661
OP 662
DO 10.1001/jama.2011.118
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.2011.118
AB 
The clinical practice guideline, released January 3, provides evidence-based guidance in identifying children who may benefit from tonsillectomy and offers recommendations intended to optimize the perioperative management of children undergoing the procedure (Baugh RF et al. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2011;144[1][suppl]:S1-S30). The document also provides guidance on how to improve counseling and education of parents of children who may be candidates for tonsillectomy and suggests ways to reduce inappropriate or unnecessary variations in care.