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Spinal Fusion Surgery in Children: Possible Post-Op complications
Post-surgical complications to consider and share with families, so they feel prepared, include: Prolonged pulmonary problems; Deep wound Infection; Exacerbation of an existing chronic condition; Skin condition. The longer the child is in the hospital post-surgery, the more potential there is for things to go wrong. The goal is always to get the child back home with no complications as soon as possible.
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Spinal Fusion Surgery in Children: Possible Post-Op complications
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