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Getting my tonsils taken out. what are the possible bad rare complications in surgery?
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Multiple: Hemorrhage, infection, others, but these should all be explained to you in detail by the surgeon before the procedure. If you are not fully informed, ask questions, and if you are not satisfied with the answers, consider using a different doctor.
Answered 4/2/2012
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