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Our previous study assessed T-14 scores up to year 2 postoperatively, with this study extending follow-up to 5 years. <\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>Materials and methods<\/jats:title> We undertook a prospective uncontrolled observational study examining 54 paediatric patients undergoing tonsillectomy at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust. Parents of children undergoing surgery were invited to complete a T-14 questionnaire preoperatively, as well as at 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 2 years and now 5 years postoperatively. <\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>Results<\/jats:title> In total, 44 of 54 patients completed questionnaires preoperatively and at all postoperative time points, with 46 being completed at 5 years. There was a highly significant (P < 0.001) difference between the preoperative scores and all other measured T-14 scores postoperatively. The mean score preoperatively was 33.3 compared with 1.0 at 5 years. <\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>Conclusions<\/jats:title> This is the first study to assess long-term quality of life following paediatric tonsillectomy using the T-14 questionnaire. 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