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Hi doctor, my father age is 77.He has diabetes and hypertension. He has been diagnosed with Glioma. Now doctor is asking to do a surgery to check the grade of tumor. I want to know the risk and complications related to this surgery. Will removing a tissue from the brain cause further damage?
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