<prompt> Contraindications to tonsillectomy are the following exceptSubmucus fibrosisBleeding disordersEpidemic of polioTonsillitis Acute  <response>: Ans. a Submucus fibrosis. Ref. Diseases of ENT, Bhargawa, 5th ed., 275, 448 PL Dhingra, 3rd ed., 490TONSILLECTOMYINDICATIONS FOR TONSILLECTOMYContraindications for tonsillectomy- 3 or more episodesyear- Hypertrophy causing malocclusion, UAO- Peritonsillar abscess unresponsive to nonsurgical Rx- Halitosis, not responsive to medical therapy- UTE, suspicious for malignancy- Individual considerations- Age 3 years- Acute infections Acute tonsillitis, URTI, etc- Bleeding diathesis- Cleft palate- DiabetesHypertension- Epidemic of polio- Females during menses and pregnancy.In Tonsillectomy the most common source of hemorrhage is paratonsillar vein.Blood supply of tonsilsMnemonic DAGA- Dorsal lingual arteryBranch of Lingual artery- Ascending palatine artery Branch of facial artery- Greater palatine arteryBranch of maxillary artery- Ascending pharyngeal artery Branch of External Carotid ArteryINTERVAL TONSILLECTOMY can be considered after successful abscess drainage, usually from recurrent peritonsillar abscess after 4-6 weeks. 