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Tonsillectomy and a Septoplasty Surgeries Together?

Aug 31, 2011
Can a tonsillectomy and a septoplasty be performed at the same time, or should they be two separate surgeries and recoveries?

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Dr. William Portuese, MD
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Dr. Babak Larian, MD
Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Answered on Sep 9, 2011
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Dr. Jenifer L. Henderson, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Sep 9, 2011
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