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Can u have gallbladder surgery if you have sinusitis?

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Dr. Alexander Gorup answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Question for surgeon: Depends. You should discuss with your surgeon.

Answered 8/18/2015

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Yes: If you have chronic sinusitis, are not on any antibiotics, have a normal WBC and no fever, then, then cholecystectomy should be safe. If you have an acute infection, then no.Discuss this with your surgeon.

Answered 6/10/2014

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