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Reattaching torn tissue from right chestwall and right sternum after botched breast reduction? (photos)

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Versatile3831Sep 12, 2022

53,yr old female, 173 cm, 61 kg Botched breast surgery 5 yrs ago likely due to serious adverse drug reaction to droperidol which was an induction agent. Possibly operated on in a dystonic state. Woke in theatre very contorted

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