Thread: Stent put in vein 3 months after rib removed
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Old 05-26-2013, 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by onelessrib View Post
I don't want to sound the alarm but I believe a stent is not recommended for VTOS. You can learn more by going to the website at Washington University in St Louis, one of the leading TOS centers in the US.

Hope this helps.

Regis
I have read alot of reports and putting a stent in after having the rib removed is acceptable. It is just not recommended in lieu of surgery.
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