Tonsil surgery, children
Children, 0–15 years
- There is geographical variation in tonsil operations
- A total of 5,200 operations were performed in 2024, which is slightly higher than before the pandemic
- The proportion of operations involving tonsillotomy has increased from under 10% in 2015 to over 40% in 2024
Ventilation tubes in the eardrum
Children, 0–16 years
- There is significant geographical variation in the insertion of ventilation tubes in the eardrum among children
- Nord-Trøndelag has the highest rate throughout the period, while the Oslo area has the lowest rate
- Approximately 60% of the procedures are performed on boys