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If a woman needs a heart transplant, will she have to get her breast removed?

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Dr. Jacques Kpodonu answered

Specializes in Cardiology

No: No the breast bone would be sawed between the breast.

Dr Biermann agreed

Answered 8/1/2012

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Dr. Matthew Hennig answered

Specializes in Surgery - Thoracic

No: An incision is made at the sternum, between the breasts. The ribs are then spread with the breasts moving with the ribs. No breast tissue would be removed.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/4/2014

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