Severe Lung Infection
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
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...
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