Hi! I'm sorry, but when you say "to take out as much behind the vein as possible" what are you referring to being taken out? Rib or muscle? I believe I was told the entire rib would be removed.
I had my second venogram 2 weeks ago and was told by the looks of it the vein will probably need to be expanded with angioplasty during surgery.
One dr told me I'd need 2 days in the hospital and one said about 5-7. How long were you in for, if you dont mind me asking?
THanks!
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Originally Posted by pixified
I saw several surgeons, one of whom advised the supraclavicular approach. He said that for his patients with venous symptoms he also makes an incision below the collarbone to take out as much behind the vein as possible. I would ask your surgeon about this.
Will you be having a post-op venogram to expand the vein if necessary?
Yes, it will be painful but if you are medicated well you should be fine. Just speak up if your pain isn't managed well.
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