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I have pectus excavatum and got the nuss procedure done in the beginning of october. around two weeks ago, i started feeling a burning or tearing sensation between the sides and have a sharp back pain in the middle of my back towards the right side.
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See your surgeon: May need X-rays or ct scan to discern the cause. Fluid or inflammation
Answered 11/23/2015
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