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How safe is a tonsilectomy. having it done at the mayo,clinic.
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Easy procedure: This type of surgery is done as outpatients and is easy procedure when is done by an expert in
Answered 4/24/2015
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Safe: Adult tonsilectomy is generally safe in the hands of a skilled, board certified, ENT. Having said that, the only indiciations of urgent need are obstruction of the pharynx and 3 documented strept infections in a 12 month period.
Answered 5/1/2015
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