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Could i die if i get the lipoma from my back removed?
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Very unlikely!: There is more than a 99% chance you won't die from having the lipoma removed. This is a small operation just under the skin, and your doctor will likely use a local anesthetic. Why are you having it removed? I would like to say 100% you won't die, but i can't predict everything. Any surgery has risk. (the ceiling could collapse while you're in the office.) but i predict you'll be ok!
Answered 12/9/2013
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