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2018-03-17 16:31:27
After heart attack my friend's mother was hospitalized and she undergone various tests. CT scan of head shows attached report and doctors are advising urgent surgery. Need opinion on surgery decision?
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Depends on current condition and CT films. Surgery is life saving if compression progressive on vital structures

Answered2018-03-18 15:26:54

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