A 22-year-old female asked:
what are your chances of surviving a sixth open heart surgery?
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Dr. Robert Killian answered
27 years experience General Practice
Extreme: It really all depends on the underlying health of the patient, the type of surgery, the reason for surgery and the skill of the surgeon. We wish you and your family the best.
Answered on Mar 31, 2014
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Dr. Lance Berger answered
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