Anybody else have sternal wire issues? I started having sharp right sternal pains with sneezing and certain movements 9 months post SAVR. The wires look OK ...Read more
Anybody else have sternal wire issues? I started having sharp right sternal pains with sneezing and certain movements 9 months post SAVR. The wires look OK on X Ray and CT, but the surgeon suspects a loosened wire and recommends removing it.
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