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Im having parathyroidectomy. will surgery leave a strong odor on patient similar to tonsillectomy ?

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Dr. Francis Ruggiero answered

Specializes in ENT - Head & Neck Surgery

No : Odor from tonsillectomy comes from bacteria growing in open wound in your mouth/throat. Parathyroid surgery is performed sterilely and there is no open wound. No odor issue at all in my experience.

Answered 1/27/2021

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