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Im done with open heart surgery 2 years back. now the inner stiches are loose and leakage is start. suggest either i should go for open heart surgery again or robotic cardiac surgery?
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Suggest you show to your Dr. Repeat surgery not likely needed,
Answered 10/25/2021
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I do not know what you mean by "loose inner stitches and leakage". I would suggest that you see your cardiologist or the surgeon who performed the operation to see what the problem is. There is some urgency here and you should be examined WITHOUT DELAY.
Answered 11/6/2021
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