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Hypersensitivity around the rib cage and breast area after VATS surgery can occur. This may be due to nerve damage or irritation during the procedure. Here are some key points:

- Nerve Damage: VATS can cause nerve damage, leading to hypersensitivity
- Skin Sensitivity: The skin may become sensitive, making even fabric Show Full Answer

Hypersensitivity around the rib cage and breast area after VATS surgery can occur. This may be due to nerve damage or irritation during the procedure. Here are some key points:

- Nerve Damage: VATS can cause nerve damage, leading to hypersensitivity.
- Skin Sensitivity: The skin may become sensitive, making even fabric touching irritating.
- Recovery: These sensations can be part of the recovery process and may improve over time.

For more details about VATS, visit:
- [Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) — Mayo Clinic](https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/vid...)
- [Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery — Johns Hopkins Medicine](https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatmen...)

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