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06/02/08
Is a person with CHF, COPD, High Blood Pressure, previous stroke and anurysum a high risk for surger
My grandmother is about to have 9 in. of bowel removed due to polyps. She is 80 yrs. old and has several health issues. How high of a risk is she for surgery?
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Hi Heather,
As you probably know there's a certain level of risk involved with any surgery. With all the factors you've listed as well as your grandmother's age, there is probably a fairly high risk involved with surgery. However, your grandmother's doctor or doctors have most likely determined the benefits of the surgery outweigh the risks.
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