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Chronic dvt in arm for a year. scar tissue and first rib removed around subclavian vein and collaterals. can i return to gym training in the future?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Possible: Your surgeon will guide you. Follow up with Duplex ultrasound will be a guide that there is no residual clot or obstruction. Also one needs to know about the other side and any constriction or extra ribs or bands.

Answered 6/6/2014

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