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Wegener's granulomatosis surgery
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Surgical intervention is not recommended for the management of granulomatosis with polyangiitis.
Surgery
Surgery
- Surgical intervention is not recommended for the management of granulomatosis with polyangiitis.
- In some patients with severe subglottic stenosis, tracheotomy is required to maintain an airway.
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