Dr. McCormick answers questions about tonsils and describes what a tonsillectomy is. Children's Hospital of Wisconsin offers fast access to Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) care. Learn more about our ENT Clinic: http://www.chw.org/ent

The tonsils are small, round pieces of tissue that are located in the back of the mouth on the side of the throat. Tonsils are thought to help fight infection by producing antibodies. Tonsillectomies are a common surgical procedure in which the tonsils are removed.