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Can I Have A Tonsillectomy If I Am Pregnant ?

Hello, hope you can help me. Can I have a tonsillectomy if Im pregnant??
Wed, 23 Feb 2011
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In such a case you will have to be given general anesthesia and that might adversly affect the fetus.Since its not a emergency,i would advise you to wait till you deliver.
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Can I Have A Tonsillectomy If I Am Pregnant ?

Hello, In such a case you will have to be given general anesthesia and that might adversly affect the fetus.Since its not a emergency,i would advise you to wait till you deliver.