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I had thymus surgery a year ago and now i need to have it again is it okay to cut in the same spot and cut the strnum again ?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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YES: Actually the "same route" is usedd in repeat Cardiac surgery which is a lot more common than Thymus surgery! Hope this helps Dr Z

Answered 12/6/2014

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A member asked:

I had thymus surgery a year ago and now i need to have it again is it okay to cut in the same spot and cut the strnum again ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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