Term: Performance of Procedures on Very Young Children

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

The volume and distribution of tonsillectomy on children less than 3 years old.

Related terms 

• Quality of Care
• Tonsillectomy and/or Adenoidectomy (T & A)

References 

• Black C, Peterson S, Mansfield J, Thliveris M. Patterns of Tonsillectomy in Manitoba 1989-1993 . Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation and The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba, 1996. [Report] [Summary] (View)