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My boyfriend is in pain from scar tissue frm gun shot about ten yrs ago. the bullet went straight thru side ti side. he had surgery and part of spleen?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Incomplete information: At any rate, pain might not be from the skin scar tissue, rather what's underneath: possible adhesions. Needs to be seen and examined, all the best

Answered 4/2/2016

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