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Is Surgery A Good Choice For A 103-year-old Woman With Gall Bladder Problem?

my aunt age 103, yes thats 103, is in the hospital with gall bladder problem. It either has to be removed or set with a tube to drain it for the rest of her life. Do you think it is reasonable to think she would survive surgery if , as the doctor says, she has a pretty strong heart and is in pretty good shape for her age. We are worried that the tube would cause other problems. thanks
Mon, 27 Nov 2017
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"As"per your clinical history is concerned age is not a factor for any surgical procedure so a detailed physical examination with pre operative protocol and if everything is normal then there is no problem in removing gallbladder or any postoperative complication.

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Is Surgery A Good Choice For A 103-year-old Woman With Gall Bladder Problem?

Hello, Thanks for your query on HCM As per your clinical history is concerned age is not a factor for any surgical procedure so a detailed physical examination with pre operative protocol and if everything is normal then there is no problem in removing gallbladder or any postoperative complication. Thanks