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I have been diagnosed with an umbilical fistula for about three weeks now. should i get surgery immediately or wait? my dr thinks i should get it now
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Fistula: Yes it is a good idea to have the fistula surgically removed if your doc is recommending it
Answered 11/23/2014
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