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  1. Michael D. Olson, M.D., M.S.
    Areas of focus:

    Rhinoplasty, Tonsillectomy, Face lift, Nasal septal reconstruction, Nasal valve repair, Glossectomy, Facial nerve rehab...ilitation, Facial fracture repair, Oral surgery, Obstructive sleep apnea, Sleep apnea, Sleep disorders, Malocclusion, Facial fracture, Facial injury, Facial deformity

  2. Linda X. Yin, M.D.

    Linda X. Yin, M.D.

    1. Otolaryngologist
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Robotic surgery, Microvascular reconstruction, Thyroidectomy, Laryngectomy, Tonsillectomy, Transoral laser microsurgery..., Neck dissection, Facial reconstruction, Transoral robotic surgery, Parotidectomy, Free flap, Mandibular reconstruction, Glossectomy, Parotid gland surgery, Neck surgery, Salivary gland surgery, Mouth cancer, Melanoma, Salivary gland tumor, Ameloblastoma, Thyroid cancer, Skin cancer, Head and neck cancer, Throat cancer, Tongue cancer, Lip cancer, Tonsil cancer, Soft palate cancer, Nasopharyngeal carcinoma, Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, Schwannoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma, Paraganglioma, Sarcoma, Pleomorphic adenoma, Mucoepidermoid carcinoma, Oral and throat cancer, Adenocarcinoma, Parotid gland tumor, Warthin's tumor, Tongue base cancer, Acinic cell carcinoma, Jaw tumors and cysts, Adenoid cystic carcinoma, Mouth tumor, Ear cancer, Salivary gland cancer, Nasal and paranasal tumors, Parotid cancer, Nasal cancer, Carotid body tumor, Pharyngeal cancer, Laryngeal cancer, Oropharyngeal cancer, HPV-associated cancer, Jaw cancer

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  4. Kliegman RM, et al. Tonsils and adenoids. In: Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 21st ed. Elsevier; 2020. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Oct. 9, 2020.
  5. Paradise JL. Tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy in children: Indications and contraindications. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Oct. 8, 2020.
  6. BuSaba N. Tonsillectomy in adults: Indications. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Oct. 15, 2020.
  7. AskMayoExpert. Adenotonsillectomy. Mayo Clinic; 2019.
  8. Messner AH. Tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy in children: Preoperative evaluation and care. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Oct. 15, 2020.
  9. Gibber MJ. Tonsillectomy in adults. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Oct. 14, 2020.
  10. 10 questions to ask before surgery. American College of Surgeons. https://www.facs.org/education/patient-education/patient-resources/prepare/10-questions. Accessed Oct. 15, 2020.
  11. Getting ready for your ambulatory surgery. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. https://www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/training-tools/getting-ready.html. Accessed Oct. 15, 2020.

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