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sternal wire removal

Heart & Blood Health | Last Active: Mar 4, 2020 | Replies (20)

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@ninimurphy

I didn’t have the wires protruding, but had reaction to metal used. You don’t specify whether your sternum is closed or not, or what they plan to do if it isn’t.
I had them removed and they did a double peck flap surgery to close and protect open area of sternum. I did not have the same pain I had with original heart surgery and have no problems since. It was well worth it.
I know what you describe was explained to me as something that can occur. Hope this helps!

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What type of doctor does this surgery? Do you have to go under anesthesia?

Which department specialty helped you make the decision to have wires removed and who did surgery? Cardiologist?