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Lung Surgery: Chest Tube

Lung Surgery: Chest Tube

Side view of person, showing lung in chest and placement of chest tube at side.

After lung surgery, one or more chest tubes are used to drain fluid and blood out of the chest cavity. The chest tubes also help the lungs refill with air.

Current as of: August 6, 2023

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