Lung surgeryFrom our partner site on chronic pain, ChronicPainConnection.com.
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 patient usually recovers fully by 1 to 3 months after the operation.
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