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How can a patient know when it's time to consider surgery?
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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.
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Depends : When there is a failure of medical management.
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