- Male
- 35 Years
- 14/08/2025
what's the estimated cost for fistula surgery in private hospitals for a 3cm horseshoe fistula
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View allmy dad was advised to get fissure surgery but i'm wondering if it's really necessary can fissures be treated with just medicines or is surgery the only option to cure it completely
fistulectomy is advised,sx opinion.
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I'm dealing with these painful swollen lumps under my armpit skin and I've already talked to a skin specialist about it. She told me I should see a surgeon next. I'm not sure which kind of surgeon I should go to. Can you help me figure out which type of doctor I should consult?
general surgeon is enough
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