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My kid needs septoplasty for perforated septum. has a lot of trouble sleeping and hard to breath through nose will she have to spend the night ?

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Dr. James Cullingtonanswered

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Perforated septum: Many ways to repair most nasal surgery. Can be done as an outpatient.

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Dr. Thomas Fialaanswered

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Septoplasty: Is usually an outpatient procedure.

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