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My ent doctor wants to do a septoplasty,genioglossal suspension with hyoiod mytomy and suspension for my sleep apnea. it is severe but this surgery...
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Have you: tried all the non surgical modalities such as CPAP and mandibular advancement appliances? Surgery can be reserved for a time when all other treatments have been exhausted.
Answered 11/28/2017
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