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I recently had a open lung biopsy and thoracotomy less then 2months ago. i have severe ruq pain sice procedure and numbness is this nml? what is it?
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Intercostal nerve: Injury common issue after thoracotomy talk to surgeon many resolve with time neuropraxia.
Answered 1/21/2013
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