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Pencil lead in forearm

2018-12-04 04:26:42
A pencil lead accidentally broke in forearm .it has been 3 months. I have no problem. Should I get it removed surgically or let it be there.please suggest .
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Ideally  it should be taken out.it can get  infected  & creat problems.

Answered2018-12-08 10:26:01

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You should if you can afford.

Answered2018-12-04 05:18:29

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