[Adenoids].

The author discusses terminology and classification of adenoids. The definition of pharyngeal tonsil hypertrophy is proposed to emphasize the clinical and topographic relation of this condition to the lymphopharyngeal ring. Moreover, it is proposed to introduce the terms «compensated, uncompensated, and decompensated» forms of pharyngeal tonsil pathology by analogy with acute and chronic tonsillitis. Special attention is given to the role of endoscopic techniques as an organ-sparing (partial)method for adenotomy and the use of modern anesthetic and shaver technologies based on optical visual observation. The author emphasizes the necessity of large-scale multicenter studies for the elucidation of the effects of surgical treatment of such intractable diseases as bronchial asthma, psoriasis, etc. on the child's immune system.