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Husband was told his base of spine and is closed shut but is suppose to be open what does this mean ? they said a birth defect and needs surgery ?
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Ask your doctor: The way you state it , i don't get it either. Ask your doctor. He/she is in the best position to fill you in.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Talk to MD: This is a difficult question to answer without all the facts. Try and get a better explanation, or get a second opinion. What symptoms does you husband have, is it bothering him at all? All these questions need to be discussed.
Answered 4/24/2015
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