A 21-year-old member asked:
When should i consider surgery?
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Dr. David Astrachananswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 39 years experience
Risk vs. benefit: If the benefits to you of having a surgical procedure are so significant that they outweigh the risks of the proposed procedure then have the surgery.
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Dr. David Earleanswered
General Surgery 33 years experience
Unknown : There is not enough info to answer the question.
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Last updated Mar 14, 2019
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