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| A B C D E F G H I K L M O P R S T U V |
Lung surgery |
| Overview Recovery Risks |
| Alternative Names: |
| Thoracotomy; Lung tissue removal; Pneumonectomy; Lobectomy; Lung biopsy; Thoracoscopy |
| Expectations after surgery: |
| The outcome depends on the type and severity of the problem, but many patients recover nicely. |
| Convalescence: |
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Hospital stay is usually 7 to 10 days. Deep breathing is important to help prevent pneumonia and infection and to re-expand the lung. The chest tube remains in place until the lung has fully expanded. Pain is managed with medication. The patient usually recovers fully by 1 to 3 months after the operation. |
Pulmonary lobectomy - series |
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