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Figure 9: Tonsillectomy (OPS code: 5-281), prevalence in female patients (2005–2013)

The graphs indicate the prevalence in male patients (left y-axis) and the ranking within the 50 most common inpatient procedures (right y-axis) from 2005 through 2013 (x-axis). The decrease of the prevalence was remarkable. In 2013, TE is no longer listed among the 50 most common inpatient procedures. The prevalence is higher compared to to male patients. w = female