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rib cage won't mend after heart surgery
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rib cage won't mend after heart surgery
by Susan, Nov 23, 1999 12:00AM
My father had several open heart by-pass surgeries and following the last attempt two years ago, his rib cage won't mend. He has been told that he will need a bone graft for the rib cage but because he is a high-risk patient it has to be done in a minimally invasive way. What would be his best option for this type of surgery? Are there any clinics which are specialized in this type of surgery for high-risk patients (preferably in Canada but alternatively in the U.S.)? Thank-you.
Doctor's Answer
by CCF CARDIO MD - DLB, Nov 23, 1999 12:00AM
This is a particularly difficult situation and the results of this type of surgery are often not good. I would not say any hospital specializes in this, as it is an infrequent type of surgery.
Member Comments (1)
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