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What Causes Severe Chest Pain After An Open Heart Surgery?

My father had open heart surgery (3 bypasses) in late December. Since surgery, he has complained of severe chest pain. I the middle of his chest incision it almost looks like it is sunken in. He mentioned this pain to his cardiologist who in turn told him he had had open heart surgery and everything was fine. My mother and I feel he should consult with the cardiac surgeon. What could cause this severe pain?
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Its a major surgery and the ribs and the sternum have to heal. A chest xray can show if the wires are displaced and may help with further management of the pain. Good luck.
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What Causes Severe Chest Pain After An Open Heart Surgery?

Its a major surgery and the ribs and the sternum have to heal. A chest xray can show if the wires are displaced and may help with further management of the pain. Good luck.