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Does correction of mild dextroscoliosis affect existing mitral valve prolapse?

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Dr. Sergio Schabelman answered

Specializes in Cardiology

No: And probably "mild" dextroscoliosis (or "Mild" anything for that matter), should be surgically corrected. Find other ways to improve it.

Answered 12/24/2014

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