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This study investigates T&amp;A specimen handling practices in the United States between 1989 and 1999.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>METHODS<\/jats:title><jats:p>Surveys were sent to 4715\u00a0members of the American Academy of Otolaryngology. Surveys assessed practice type, pathologic processing practices (full, gross, no pathology), and reasons for change. The authors also performed a retrospective analysis of 1583 pediatric T&amp;A specimens for evidence of occult malignancy.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>RESULTS<\/jats:title><jats:p>Practice types were 80% private, 12% academic, 6% salaried, and 2% military. 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