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Can surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome make you worse?
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Tos: You should ask benefits vs risks to the surgeon. This is not a minor surgery and yes I have seen failed surgery with increased problems. U should be absolutely sure what u are undergoing this surgery fot
Answered 2/8/2015
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