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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: November 11, 2016

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Steve Farthing uploaded a photo
7 years ago (July 19, 2018)
This is the main incision 13 months after endoscopic MV repair via right side minithoracotomy. It is about 2.5 inches.
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Dr. Mehall also made another incision to insert the endoscope, but that one is way too small to visualize on a photo since I can't even identify anymore.
Susan Lynn
Absolutely amazing, Steve! It's nearly invisible!
Steve Farthing uploaded a photo
8 years ago (July 2, 2017)
Approx 2.5 inch right-side thoracotomy incision for my mitral valve repair.
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Under the t-shirt there is another very tiny incision where the endoscope was inserted. Surgeon was John Mehall MD.
Steve Farthing uploaded a photo
8 years ago (June 20, 2017)
Rocky Mountains
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