Tonsil scissors

Definition

A hand-held surgical instrument used to cut tonsil tissue during ear/nose/throat (ENT) surgery. It comprises two pivoted blades that are usually provided with a finger and thumb ring-handle and which cut with a shearing action (i.e., the blades cut as the sharpened edges pass one another as they are closed). It is typically made of high-grade stainless steel and is available in various designs and sizes. The distal end of the blades may have different shapes and are typically round-nosed to prevent inadvertent trauma. Some types can have carbide inserts along the cutting edges. This is a reusable device.

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Last updated

2025-09-16 16:24:19