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sreedhar_a
My son 10 months old, he is having benign tumor on his left 3rd rib, doctor told us required 3rd rib resection. can you tell us how complex this process also he can't express when he feel pain also what is the recovery period?
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That is so excellent to hear and we REALLY appreciate your coming back and sharing with us. We wish the very best to you, your son and family.
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Operation was successful, when the kid was 12 months old. Post operation he is absolutely fine.
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