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Are Arachnoid Cysts Dangerous?
my daughter has a large intracranial arachnoid cyst, 5.5 x 6.5 x 11.7 cm. has has fenestration, shunt insertion and now posterior forra decompression surgery in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. She seems to be getting worse with each surgery. we have tried to get second opinions in Toronto, but they refer us back to her surgeon. Wo would you recommend as her surgeon even admitts that he doesn t have a lot of experience with this type of surgery.
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Hello,
They are a real problem as you know better than I. They can easily bleed uncontrollably and that is rather rapidly fatal.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
They are a real problem as you know better than I. They can easily bleed uncontrollably and that is rather rapidly fatal.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
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