Lung surgery: Chest tube

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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.

Medical Review:Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine
Michael Seth Rabin, MD - Medical Oncology
Last Updated: 06/12/2006

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