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Should A Stage IV Lung Cancer Patient Have A Hip Replacement ?
should a stage IV lung cancer patient have a hip replacement ?
Tue, 4 Jan 2011
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Stage IV lung cancer patient won't be fit for such a major surgery, Anaesthetist will declare unfit.
But by any means, if the patient is fit for surgery , She won't be able to cop-up with stress post-operatively & her physical condition won't allow her to walk.
So, In my opinion She shouldn't go for THR
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Stage IV lung cancer patient won't be fit for such a major surgery, Anaesthetist will declare unfit.
But by any means, if the patient is fit for surgery , She won't be able to cop-up with stress post-operatively & her physical condition won't allow her to walk.
So, In my opinion She shouldn't go for THR
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