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Now I admit all children 2 years and younger and reevaluate them at 6
hours post-op for possible discharge. Children older than 2 years are
registered as outpatients and only admitted if complications arise.
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Dr. Jones (jortiz@parkavenueent.com) is an otolaryngologist in private
practice in New York City. She is a co-author of the American Academy of
Pediatrics' 2012 Clinical Practice Guidelines on the Treatment of Obstructive
Sleep.
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