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Polydactyly extra finger

2017-10-07 23:30:54
Hi, Myself is Phani, I would like ask about my son. He is 4months older. He got an extra digit in left hand which is like a tissue without bone attachment, doctors suggested to remove with small surgery. Is that okay to go for surgery @4months old. Please suggest
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If there are no other co existing problems with patient. We can operate around 6 months provided anaesthetic fitness is given.

Answered2017-10-08 06:02:14

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