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Is it possible to have outpatient nasal polyp surgery if i have obstructive sleep apnea, or will i need to stay in the hospital?

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Dr. Norma Jo Waxman answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ask ENT: Depends if the outpatient surgical center is equipped and experienced jangling the procedure

Answered 7/19/2018

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