Elderly Man from Como Waits 5 Years for Hernia Surgery
An elderly man from Como, aged 78, has revealed his prolonged wait for a hernia operation, a distressing situation that has dragged on for five years. The pensioner, who has been suffering from an inguinal hernia, questioned whether he needs to pay out of his own pocket to expedite the procedure.
The local health authority, ASST, has issued a statement in response to his claims, suggesting that the pensioner himself declined the offered surgical intervention. This situation highlights ongoing issues within the healthcare system regarding wait times and patient management.
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