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Prior to total pelvic exenturation does a preop chest xray required in 76 year old.?
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Depends: Preoperative labs are ordered by your surgeon and anesthesiology based on the surgery and the patient's medical history. A chest x-ray in your scenario sounds like a reasonable preoperative test.
Answered 11/14/2012
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