- male
- 21 Years
- 14/08/2025
my brother is 21 and has a 3.5 mm vsd with medium rcc prolapse - does he need surgery for this and if so what type would it be? would it be minimally invasive and where would the scar be
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A 3.5 mm VSD with medium RCC prolapse in a 21-year-old may require surgery, depending on the severity of symptoms and the potential for future complications. If surgery is needed, it could be either open-heart surgery or a minimally invasive procedure. The scar location and size would vary depending on the surgical approach.
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