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Pain after right thoracotomy with tracheoplasty

Lung Health | Last Active: Sep 11, 2024 | Replies (19)
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I've explored this situation. Went to Temple in Phila, PA. Dr.Stiner is head of pulmonary medicine & surgery. If you look at his website, it graphically explains the procedure. I was denied surgery due to my "age" don't ask me!
I think it's a pulmonary surgeon who does this procedure. HF

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kdalda75 | @kndaustin71 | Sep 11, 2024

I'm having a difficult time comprehending that you were denied surgery based on your age! So because you are older do the risks outweigh the benefits? Or because you are older access to a better quality of care is not available to you?

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