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Download the appropriate set of instructions following surgery. These instructions will provide a detailed outline of what to expect following surgery and how to care for your for your incision site.<\/p>\n

Division of Head & Neck Oncology<\/h2>\n

Parotidectomy
\nThyroidectomy
\nLaryngectomy
\nGastrostomy
\nTracheostomy
\nGlossectomy<\/p>\n

Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery<\/h2>\n

Blepharoplasty\/Eyelid Surgery<\/a>
\nFacial Reconstructive Surgery<\/a>
\nRhinoplasty\/Nasal Surgery<\/a>
\nRhytidoplasty\/Facelift Surgery<\/a><\/p>\n

Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology<\/span><\/h2>\n

Tonsillectomy
\nPE Tubes
\nSinus Surgery <\/span><\/p>\n

Division of Rhinology, Allergy, and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery<\/h2>\n

Endoscopic Sinus Surgery<\/a><\/p>\n

Division of Neuro-Otology and Skull Base Surgery<\/h2>\n

BAHA Implantation<\/a>
\nCochlear Implant<\/a>
\nStapedectomy<\/a>
\nTympanoplasty\/Tympanomastoidectomy<\/a><\/p>\n

Division of Voice and Swallowing Disorders<\/h2>\n

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These discharge instructions should only be used following a procedure with our department. Downloadable discharge instructions should never be used in place of a surgeon. For any life threatening emergency please call 9-1-1. For immediate assistance in a non-life threatening situation please call our Triage Nurse (984.974.3409) or the Physician On-Call (984.974.1000).<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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