Thank you, Dr. Lemaire. I have to have this done next week, and I am more than a little nervous about it. Your demeanor, and very informative discussion has really put my mind at ease, although I'm still a little scared. My CABG was done in 2018, so I am praying there are no complications. Again, thank you. I wish you were MY doctor!
@@rosariuhh It went fine! I no longer have wires that feel like they're about to poke through my skin, and my cat can lay on my chest all she wants. LOL. No complications at all. Two week follow up went just fine, as well. Thank you for asking.
@Real_g.s. May I ask how your removal went? I had my cabg done in 2020 and have never hesled I have huge keloid and constant sores and itching, as Im allergic to Nickel and my surgery was emergency. Im so afraid to have this done.
@@maureenmaneo3229 Painless (drugs, I'm sure)- outpationt surgery. I got 7 days worth of opiods for pain, which I didn't really need. I weigh 90 pounds and those stupid wires were about to poke out of me, especially since that was my cat's favorite sleeping spot. I was scared to death to have this done, but it was easy as pie. A couple of hours in a hospital bed and my son was able to take me home. Two weeks later, went for check up, didn't even have stitches.... just glue, I have NOT regretted it, not only that, but my CABG scar looks less noticeable.
I had my wires removed six weeks post bypass. My operation was filmed for training purposes. I had infection in wound that went into wires as they started harbouring infection. At Manchester Royal.
Hello Doctor, Hope your doing well, indeed I'm watching this video one year later after my ASD surgery as sometimes i got needle prick sensation due to senturm wires. My doctor also says majority of people don't need to remove it if its not giving you that much pain or having any infections. If i have that much then i can gi for removal surgery. That is i don't want but i also not want that sensations . Is there any another way that i may get rid off that needle prick sensation without surgery. Thanks in advance.
Hello Doctor. I’m to have two sternal wires removed soon. 2 lower wires have snapped. I had a Double Heart Valve Replacement in September 2020. I was very traumatised by the surgery, hallucinations and delirium. Therefore I’ve been always very nervous having operations since. I suppose I’m seeking reassurance that this procedure will not cause that kind of trauma. TIA
Hi, Sorry for the delay in responding. First, I want to inform you as I hope my video did, that sternal wire removal is a MINOR surgery. This is nothing like a double valve replacement. You should be able to go home the same day. I hope that helps.
It's been 5 years since my open heart, surgery to replace my aortic valve, and I have a pain right at the incision. It hurts when I lift my right arm or when I cough, especially when I touch the area. It feels tender, and also feels like there is something poking me from the inside out. Can it be that the wires maybe got lose?
Good morning Dr. I had a aortic root replacement just over a year ago. Can I start doing push ups or riding my motorcycle ? I am having some intermittent itching in the scar area sometimes more than others. What can be the cause and what can I use on the scar area
Hi, I would definitely advise you speaking with your cardiac surgeon, but generally speaking, you should be able to resume push-ups and riding a motorcycle. Please confirm with your surgeon.
I was just wondering during this procedure do they have to shave your whole body again. Because last time when they did it it felt like they either shaved too close and i had a burning sensation over my lower body and my chest area with a razor or something. I had two wires break.
Thank you for the question. Antibiotics are only given during the operation IF infection is not the primary reason for removing the wires. If the reason for removing the wires is infection, you will need to keep the antibiotics on for several days to weeks.
Hello Dr, My father had gone through bypass surgery 3 months ago and had infection, pain and poor wound healing. So, the surgeon said sternal wires need to be removed.... Had diabetes too...... How much time is required for complete recovery ?
Thank you for this video. You explained this perfectly. Is it possible to a loose wire to protrude through the skin? If so, would removal be possible if they were applied to a baby and the patient is now a teenager
Hi, sorry for the delay. A loose wire can protrude through the skin and is very easy to remove. Regarding removing wires from babies and teenagers, that's an interesting question. Babies don't get sternal wires, their chest is closed with sutures. Regarding teenagers, I'm not sure as I don't operate on the pediatric population. Take care.
I was in for three weeks after and got another infection and stitched that turned into staphylococcus and the nectotising fasciatis, had op to sort that out 5 months later. Two years on I have two numb boobs and residual scar pain.
Hi Doctor thank you very much for the explanation, I had my bypass surgery before 6 months. Now I am having some multiple little infection in the chest in sternal area. I sent pictures to my doctor as he is far from me. He is saying probably wire reaction. How to confirm it is sternal infection and wires need to remove? I have diabetes.
HI, sorry for the delay in responding. I think you should speak with your doctor again. I agree that sternal wires unfortunately can lead to poor wound healing. The only way to clear the infection is to remove the wires. It's a very short and small operation with great success. I wish you the best.
I am going in to have the wires removed. I know it's only about a 15 minute procedure but how much pain does one have after the procedure? Do they have to take pain killers during recovery? Thank you in advance!
Can you please explain what is sternum closed with 6 times single wires in cross over technique after surgery discharge from hospital I was reading the discharge summary I am bit confused pls
Hi, Sorry for the delay in responding. There are many techniques for closing the sternum. The technique that you described must be the favorite of your surgeon. The crossover technique the surgeon employed is supposed to provide a stronger closure because of the "Crossover" of the wires. Once again, the technique that your surgeon employed is one of many.
@@cardiacsurgerypatienteduca2445 thank you for reply what you think what kind of wire they use for sternum closing stainless steel or titanium here in Australia Sydney And will this wire stay inside me forever ? And Will this wire cause me any problem while going through CT scan or metal detector?
My mom is scheduled for this surgery. She’s 82, had a quad bypass in 2016, she’s 94 lbs. she along with all of us, are concerned with her undergoing this procedure. Anything we should be mindful of?
Sorry for the delay in responding. Respectfully, this is a very MINOR procedure. As I mentioned previously in my video, this procedure last approximately 20-30 minutes. I'm typically done in 10 minutes with the majority of the time closing the incision. Patients go home the same day. There are not many surgeries that we perform where the patient goes home the same day. I would not be concerned personally. Good Luck.
Hi, Sorry for the delay in responding. I would definitely consider having the wire removed. It is a very minor procedure. Please speak with your surgeon.
@@cardiacsurgerypatienteduca2445 thank you for your reply sorry to trouble you again my question is should I decide to have the fractured sternotomy wire removed whom should remove it my General Surgeon or the cardio thoracic surgeon … again thank you in advance as your knowledge and professional advice is greatly appreciated
Are sternal wires removed after cabg? If not do they cause any harm? Can mri be done with wires in? My father's double bypas surgery was today i am worried and have these questions kindly answer its a request
Hi, Sorry for the delay in responding. The sternal wires are NOT routinely removed after CABG. They are only removed for the reasons I mentioned in the video. A MRI can be done after open heart surgery although we typically wait 30 days if possible. Good Luck with your dad's recovery.
Hello Doctor Sir , Before Surgery I was thin as major population of the world After surgery why I am not healthy like I have thin wrist, is the sternum wire is reason behind this ? Sir is clicking of bones and pain is normal after one year of surgery ??
Sorry for the delay in responding. I don't think the sternal wires are behind you not feeling healthy however it is not normal to feel clicking of bones and pain after 1 year of surgery.
Sorry for the delay in responding. Do you mean your dad's sternal wire is poking out of him? If so then I would say that it needs to come out. Please see your dad's heart surgeon. It's a very simple procedure. Take care.
Im having trouble finding a surgeon who can remove them. I had an accident and the wires broke, which caused them to poke me when I look up or to the side. Who would remove them? I’ve asked a couple thoracic surgeons, but their receptionists tell me they can’t remove them. I’m not sure who to ask at this point.
I apologize for the delay in responding. Any Cardiothoracic surgeon can remove sternal wires but the best person to ask is the surgeon who put them in. Good luck.
Sorry for the delay in responding. That's a question and the answer is yes. If you tried to get sternal wires out within a week of placement it would be very easy. If wires were in for 15 years or even 1 year, it would be difficult but definitely doable.
Thank you Doctor. This is exactly what i was looking for.
Thank you, Dr. Lemaire. I have to have this done next week, and I am more than a little nervous about it. Your demeanor, and very informative discussion has really put my mind at ease, although I'm still a little scared. My CABG was done in 2018, so I am praying there are no complications. Again, thank you. I wish you were MY doctor!
How was your removal
@@rosariuhh It went fine! I no longer have wires that feel like they're about to poke through my skin, and my cat can lay on my chest all she wants. LOL. No complications at all. Two week follow up went just fine, as well. Thank you for asking.
@Real_g.s. May I ask how your removal went? I had my cabg done in 2020 and have never hesled I have huge keloid and constant sores and itching, as Im allergic to Nickel and my surgery was emergency. Im so afraid to have this done.
@@maureenmaneo3229 Painless (drugs, I'm sure)- outpationt surgery. I got 7 days worth of opiods for pain, which I didn't really need. I weigh 90 pounds and those stupid wires were about to poke out of me, especially since that was my cat's favorite sleeping spot. I was scared to death to have this done, but it was easy as pie. A couple of hours in a hospital bed and my son was able to take me home. Two weeks later, went for check up, didn't even have stitches.... just glue, I have NOT regretted it, not only that, but my CABG scar looks less noticeable.
I'd love to know how it went too, if you see these messages. Hope you're doing well these days!
I had my wires removed six weeks post bypass. My operation was filmed for training purposes. I had infection in wound that went into wires as they started harbouring infection. At Manchester Royal.
Hello Doctor, Hope your doing well, indeed I'm watching this video one year later after my ASD surgery as sometimes i got needle prick sensation due to senturm wires. My doctor also says majority of people don't need to remove it if its not giving you that much pain or having any infections. If i have that much then i can gi for removal surgery.
That is i don't want but i also not want that sensations . Is there any another way that i may get rid off that needle prick sensation without surgery. Thanks in advance.
Hello Doctor. I’m to have two sternal wires removed soon.
2 lower wires have snapped. I had a Double Heart Valve Replacement in September 2020. I was very traumatised by the surgery, hallucinations and delirium.
Therefore I’ve been always very nervous having operations since.
I suppose I’m seeking reassurance that this procedure will not cause that kind of trauma. TIA
Hi, Sorry for the delay in responding. First, I want to inform you as I hope my video did, that sternal wire removal is a MINOR surgery. This is nothing like a double valve replacement. You should be able to go home the same day. I hope that helps.
It's been 5 years since my open heart, surgery to replace my aortic valve, and I have a pain right at the incision. It hurts when I lift my right arm or when I cough, especially when I touch the area. It feels tender, and also feels like there is something poking me from the inside out. Can it be that the wires maybe got lose?
Sorry for the delay in responding. Yes, the wires can be causing the pain. Go back to your cardiac surgeon for an evaluation. Good Luck!
Good morning Dr. I had a aortic root replacement just over a year ago. Can I start doing push ups or riding my motorcycle ? I am having some intermittent itching in the scar area sometimes more than others. What can be the cause and what can I use on the scar area
Hi, I would definitely advise you speaking with your cardiac surgeon, but generally speaking, you should be able to resume push-ups and riding a motorcycle. Please confirm with your surgeon.
I was just wondering during this procedure do they have to shave your whole body again. Because last time when they did it it felt like they either shaved too close and i had a burning sensation over my lower body and my chest area with a razor or something.
I had two wires break.
Sorry for the delay in responding. You do not need your entire body shaved for sternal wire removal. You only need your chest shaved. Take care.
Sir, is antibitocs necessary after sternum wire removal? Is antibiotics given after sternum wire removal as standard operating procedure.
Thank you for the question. Antibiotics are only given during the operation IF infection is not the primary reason for removing the wires. If the reason for removing the wires is infection, you will need to keep the antibiotics on for several days to weeks.
Hello Dr,
My father had gone through bypass surgery 3 months ago and had infection, pain and poor wound healing. So, the surgeon said sternal wires need to be removed.... Had diabetes too...... How much time is required for complete recovery ?
The removal of sternal wires is a very minor procedure. The recovery will typically take 3-4 days.
Thank you for this video. You explained this perfectly. Is it possible to a loose wire to protrude through the skin? If so, would removal be possible if they were applied to a baby and the patient is now a teenager
Hi, sorry for the delay. A loose wire can protrude through the skin and is very easy to remove. Regarding removing wires from babies and teenagers, that's an interesting question. Babies don't get sternal wires, their chest is closed with sutures. Regarding teenagers, I'm not sure as I don't operate on the pediatric population. Take care.
I was in for three weeks after and got another infection and stitched that turned into staphylococcus and the nectotising fasciatis, had op to sort that out 5 months later. Two years on I have two numb boobs and residual scar pain.
Sorry for the delay in responding. I'm sorry to hear that you've had so many problems.
Hi Doctor thank you very much for the explanation, I had my bypass surgery before 6 months. Now I am having some multiple little infection in the chest in sternal area. I sent pictures to my doctor as he is far from me. He is saying probably wire reaction. How to confirm it is sternal infection and wires need to remove? I have diabetes.
HI, sorry for the delay in responding. I think you should speak with your doctor again. I agree that sternal wires unfortunately can lead to poor wound healing. The only way to clear the infection is to remove the wires. It's a very short and small operation with great success. I wish you the best.
I am going in to have the wires removed. I know it's only about a 15 minute procedure but how much pain does one have after the procedure? Do they have to take pain killers during recovery? Thank you in advance!
Hi, The procedure is not very painful at all, but all patients are sent home with oral pain medications.
Did anyone had this done?
How did it go?
Can you please explain what is sternum closed with 6 times single wires in cross over technique after surgery discharge from hospital I was reading the discharge summary I am bit confused pls
Hi, Sorry for the delay in responding. There are many techniques for closing the sternum. The technique that you described must be the favorite of your surgeon. The crossover technique the surgeon employed is supposed to provide a stronger closure because of the "Crossover" of the wires. Once again, the technique that your surgeon employed is one of many.
@@cardiacsurgerypatienteduca2445 thank you for reply what you think what kind of wire they use for sternum closing stainless steel or titanium here in Australia Sydney And will this wire stay inside me forever ? And Will this wire cause me any problem while going through CT scan or metal detector?
My mom is scheduled for this surgery. She’s 82, had a quad bypass in 2016, she’s 94 lbs. she along with all of us, are concerned with her undergoing this procedure. Anything we should be mindful of?
Sorry for the delay in responding. Respectfully, this is a very MINOR procedure. As I mentioned previously in my video, this procedure last approximately 20-30 minutes. I'm typically done in 10 minutes with the majority of the time closing the incision. Patients go home the same day. There are not many surgeries that we perform where the patient goes home the same day. I would not be concerned personally. Good Luck.
Doctor my question is I have fractured sternotomy wire should I have it removed or repaired and how so the procedure
Hi, Sorry for the delay in responding. I would definitely consider having the wire removed. It is a very minor procedure. Please speak with your surgeon.
@@cardiacsurgerypatienteduca2445 thank you for your reply sorry to trouble you again my question is should I decide to have the fractured sternotomy wire removed whom should remove it my General Surgeon or the cardio thoracic surgeon … again thank you in advance as your knowledge and professional advice is greatly appreciated
Are sternal wires removed after cabg? If not do they cause any harm? Can mri be done with wires in? My father's double bypas surgery was today i am worried and have these questions kindly answer its a request
Hi, Sorry for the delay in responding. The sternal wires are NOT routinely removed after CABG. They are only removed for the reasons I mentioned in the video. A MRI can be done after open heart surgery although we typically wait 30 days if possible. Good Luck with your dad's recovery.
Hello Doctor Sir ,
Before Surgery I was thin as major population of the world
After surgery why I am not healthy like I have thin wrist, is the sternum wire is reason behind this ?
Sir is clicking of bones and pain is normal after one year of surgery ??
Sorry for the delay in responding. I don't think the sternal wires are behind you not feeling healthy however it is not normal to feel clicking of bones and pain after 1 year of surgery.
@@cardiacsurgerypatienteduca2445 thanks Sir
Hi doctor my dad’s wife is poking out of his body. How would his procedure go, would it be the same?
Sorry for the delay in responding. Do you mean your dad's sternal wire is poking out of him? If so then I would say that it needs to come out. Please see your dad's heart surgeon. It's a very simple procedure. Take care.
Im having trouble finding a surgeon who can remove them. I had an accident and the wires broke, which caused them to poke me when I look up or to the side. Who would remove them? I’ve asked a couple thoracic surgeons, but their receptionists tell me they can’t remove them. I’m not sure who to ask at this point.
I apologize for the delay in responding. Any Cardiothoracic surgeon can remove sternal wires but the best person to ask is the surgeon who put them in. Good luck.
What happens if the wire breaks
Sorry for the delay in responding. If the sternal wires break AND are causing symptoms, you should have them removed.
Does time since wire placement, say 15 years ago, complicate the removal procedure? Thank you...
Sorry for the delay in responding. That's a question and the answer is yes. If you tried to get sternal wires out within a week of placement it would be very easy. If wires were in for 15 years or even 1 year, it would be difficult but definitely doable.