Can Appendicitis Surgery And Tonsillectomy Be Performed On The Same Day?

Posted on Tue, 22 Jul 2014

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Question : If someone had appendicitis on the day they were scheduled to have tonsillectomy would they do both surgeries?

Answered by Dr. Hariom Sharma (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can do both surgery

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your query; and for your kind information you may go for both surgery.
But I personally advised to you that first confirm the clear indication of these surgeries.
If you have any doubt, I will be available for your query.

Thanks

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