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I've a hiatus hernia (very big), diagnosis was thru a endoscopy. the surgeon said i need to get a thorax ct before the surgery. is it necessary?
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Yes: If your surgeon feels this study is required before s/he operates on you,you need to do it. Best wishes for a good result with the surgery.
Answered 2/5/2017
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