hi, and welcome. Sorry to meet you under these circumstances.

my question would be, are you having a first rib resection with scalenectomy or just a scalenectomy? Also, is your scalenectomy partial or complete? These are all veriations on a similar surgery, but may affect your outcome.

if your scar is going to be at the collar bone, you will be having a supraclavicular approach. So anything you read about an transaxillary approach is for a similar surgery with a different apporach, coming in from under the armpit.

I had a transaxillary approach 1st rib resections on both sides over the past 4 months and am happy to report i am doing well.

please fill us in on more details and we will be happy to answer your questions to the best of our ability!

again, welcome

Johanna