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

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

  2. Linda X. Yin, M.D.

    Linda X. Yin, M.D.

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

    Free flap, Glossectomy, Tonsillectomy, Laryngectomy, Transoral robotic surgery, Parotid gland surgery, Parotidectomy, T...hyroidectomy, Robotic surgery, Neck dissection, Facial reconstruction, Mandibular reconstruction, Transoral laser microsurgery, Microvascular reconstruction, Neck surgery, Salivary gland surgery, Oral and throat cancer, Head and neck cancer, Skin cancer, Oropharyngeal cancer, Mouth cancer, Thyroid cancer, Melanoma, Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, Throat cancer, Laryngeal cancer, Paraganglioma, Salivary gland cancer, Tonsil cancer, Sarcoma, Schwannoma, Adenoid cystic carcinoma, Salivary gland tumor, Nasopharyngeal carcinoma, Lip cancer, Soft palate cancer, Tongue cancer, Nasal and paranasal tumors, Jaw tumors and cysts, Rhabdomyosarcoma, Ameloblastoma, Parotid gland tumor, Tongue base cancer, Pharyngeal cancer, Carotid body tumor, Nasal cancer, Parotid cancer, Adenocarcinoma, Ear cancer, Mouth tumor, Acinic cell carcinoma, Warthin's tumor, Mucoepidermoid carcinoma, Pleomorphic adenoma, Jaw cancer, HPV-associated cancer

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  5. Wald ER. Tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy in children: Indications and contraindications. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Jan. 11, 2024.
  6. BuSaba N, et al. Tonsillectomy in adults: Indications. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Jan. 11, 2024.
  7. AskMayoExpert. Adenotonsillectomy. Mayo Clinic; 2022.
  8. 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 Jan. 12, 2024.
  9. Gibber MJ. Tonsillectomy in adults: Techniques and perioperative issues. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Jan. 12, 2024.

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