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I had a shunt removal surgery,then after i had a left quadrant pain after that surgery and it becomes worse with time...not swollen but tender?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Followup: May or may not be related to shunt removal. Would recommend followup with your neurosurgeon to discuss.

Answered 12/12/2018

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