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My dad has had 3 brain surgeries within 7 days to stop the bleeding a pressure what risks if they have go in again and would you even suggest to it ?
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Risks and Benefits: Every time they go in, there's risk of complication but just like most medical procedures, the benefit for the patient has to outweigh the risk. When there is bleeding in the brain, doctors do everything possible to avoid pressure buildup.
Answered 10/4/2016
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