Need for further surgery

What does "Need for further surgery" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Need for further surgery" refers to a situation where a patient requires additional surgical procedures after an initial operation. This could be due to a variety of reasons such as complications from the first surgery, incomplete treatment, or the progression of a disease. It could also be part of a planned series of surgeries. Essentially, it means that more operations are needed to fully address a patient's health issue.

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