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How dangerous is it to get surgery on your pituitary gland?

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Pituitary surgery: It usually is not "dangerous" at all. Most neurosurgeons are able to perform this via intranasal route which limits adverse effects.

Dr Sparacino and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/9/2013

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