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I've been diagnosed with silent sinus syndrome. surgery is recommended. what would happen if i delay it?

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Ask: Ask your surgeon. Delay can allow additional damage, complicate the surgery, and negatively affect the prognosis.

Dr Iwata agreed

Answered 9/6/2014

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