Understanding the Risks: Why No Ibuprofen Before Tonsillectomy?
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Each year, over 530,000 tonsillectomies are performed on children in the U.S., making it one of the most common pediatric surgeries [1.2.1]. A crucial pre-operative instruction is understanding **why no ibuprofen before tonsillectomy** is allowed, a rule centered on minimizing bleeding risk.
