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Can heart bypass surgery require opening the chest to get to the heart?
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CABG : There are more and less invasive techniques but some opening of the chest is needed.
Answered 6/16/2013
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Yes: Generally the sternum is divided in the midline with a special saw. It is then closed with special wires.
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