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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: November 11, 2016

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Steve Farthing uploaded a photo
8 years ago (July 19, 2018)
This is the main incision 13 months after endoscopic MV repair via right side minithoracotomy. It is about 2.5 inches.
8 years ago (July 19, 2018)
Dr. Mehall also made another incision to insert the endoscope, but that one is way too small to visualize on a photo since I can't even identify anymore.
8 years ago (July 19, 2018)
Absolutely amazing, Steve! It's nearly invisible!
8 years ago (July 20, 2018)
What scar? JK. Looking good!
Steve Farthing uploaded a photo
9 years ago (July 2, 2017)
Approx 2.5 inch right-side thoracotomy incision for my mitral valve repair.
👍 Cathleen Weed and Barbara Wood reacted to this
9 years ago (July 2, 2017)
Under the t-shirt there is another very tiny incision where the endoscope was inserted. Surgeon was John Mehall MD.
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Anonymous
9 years ago (July 2, 2017)
That looks great. Wow!!
9 years ago (June 23, 2017)
Congratulations on making the top spot on the Surgical Heap! And enjoy that outdoor time... I was so happy to be out in the sun , sitting in my driveway, when I came home...Best wishes for a smooth surgery and recovery!

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