Obviously, it is not appropriate for your child to have elective surgery unless he or she is healthy. If your child develops an illness shortly before his or her scheduled operation, the illness may not preclude proceeding with surgery. Many minor ailments usually quickly resolve and will have no effect on your child's operation. Nasal congestion is not normally considered a contraindication for general anesthesia. If, however, your child is coughing or if the lungs might be involved, or if your child has developed a urinary tract infection before urinary tract surgery, we may have to reschedule your child's surgery. If you think your child's surgery may have to be rescheduled, call us immediately so that we can make appropriate recommendations. DO NOT WAIT. Because of previous abuses, we have instituted a "No Show Policy" which you can review by clicking the icon "No show policy for scheduled surgery" above. This policy represents a signed contract between you and us concerning last-second cancellations.