Tonsillectomy is one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures in children. It
remains associated with a high morbidity related to postoperative vomiting (POV), pain, risk
of bleeding, and dehydration due to impaired oral intake. Current medications for POV have
limited efficacy and may even be associated with potential side-effects. Non-pharmacological
techniques such as acupuncture has been investigated as alternatives to antiemetics and as
additional treatment modalities for POV.