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Thoracic Surgery
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Daniel Engelman answered
Specializes in Thoracic Surgery
6 weeks: The first two weeks are the worst. After six weeks a patient can return to his full-time job assuming that his wound has healed well.
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Daniel Engelman answered
Specializes in Thoracic Surgery
Not possible: A plastic surgeon can sometimes revise a skin wound in order to make it less apparent.
A 26-year-old member asked:
Dr. Daniel Engelman answered
Specializes in Thoracic Surgery
Age only: In general males and females have almost the same results after cardiac surgery. Women have a slightly worse outcome given that they present later in their disease process. Older patients generally have more comorbidities and hence are at higher risk for cardiac surgery.
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HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Engelman is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Engelman is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
HealthTap member
Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
HealthTap member
Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
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