Type of Surgery
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Last updated: 11/24/2009
Normal results include the correction of the condition for which the surgery was performed.
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A tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure in which the tonsils are removed. Sometimes the adenoids are removed at the same time.
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In 2006, more than 50% of all physician office visits were for ears, nose throat, and related structures of the head and neck problems.
From: ENT Associate
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