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Is it safe to have my kidney removed and than have a vascular surgery on my arm for a fistula a week later?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Safe : Your urologist and the vascular surgeon are best to answer your question,but I don't think there is anything harmful or unusual with this plan .

Answered 5/22/2020

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