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A member asked:
How can my surgeon prevent severe post surgery bleeding from tonsillectomy? is it based upon how well he cauterizes?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Bleeding: Post op bleeding occurs with uncertain cause. However the severity of the disease and the expertise and gentleness of the surgeon certainly are factors that are taken into consideration
Answered 11/26/2014
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Partly: Taking a good history to make sure you are not an easy bleeder and reviewing your meds to make sure none of them interfere with clotting is a good start. All bleeding should be controlled in the OR. A common time for bleeding to occur is when the scabs separate and your surgeon can't control that. He will be available though to help manage the bleeding and recauterizing the area. All the best.
Answered 11/27/2014
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Experience: Being a routine surgery the surgeon will be able to answer your questions before your surgery. Should there be more concern please see the surgeon.
Answered 11/18/2014
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