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How can a patient know when it's time to consider surgery?

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Dr. Willa Terry answered

It depends: ."a chance to cut is a chance to cure" is an old surgical saying. Surgery has its inherent risks, depending on the diagnosis; it could be the preferred option. If the diagnosis is not emergent, seek a second (or third) opinion and explore all of the medical and surgical options before you make an informed decision.

Dr Breaux agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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Dr. Terry Simpson answered

Depends : When there is a failure of medical management.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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A member asked:

How can a patient know when it's time to consider surgery?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Willa Terry answered

Dr Breaux agreed

Dr. Terry Simpson answered

Dr Villaplana agreed

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