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I had recently open heart surgery after surgery my wires were broken of ribbs have pain now and im having high suger level?
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Any infection?: We do wire the sternum together. If it has disrupted internally you may need requiring, or plating. You probably have some motion of the bone which can hurt fever, chills, drainage, redness would be signs to see your surgeon soon!
Answered 2/23/2013
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See a doctor.: Broken wires (as you know) can be related to pain after heart surgery. High blood sugar can have a lot of causes. Diabetes is a big one. Another is infection. If you have concerns about your wound, you should see a physician.
Answered 4/2/2014
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