Thread: Different routes of entry and my 2 surgeons say "Recovery will not be bad"
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Old 12-15-2011, 05:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Mcmanisport View Post
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!
I'm talking mostly about the rib, but the subclavius tendon and costoclavicular ligament can also impinge upon the vein.

I was in the hospital for a little over a day. Thankfully I didn't have any complications so I was able to go home quickly. Although I wouldn't have minded staying hooked up to the PCA for another day or two!
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