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can a thoracotomy incision on the ribs be done to get fluid out of lungs instead of using a chest tube??

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Caspiana

No because fluid must be drained therefore the tube is necessary. A thoracotomy is performed for diagnosis or treatment of a disease for instance a biopsy or to remove tissue as needed.

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Biker88

the tube is needed to keep the incision open and allow the drain to work.

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Lutontown

No. Incision between the ribs is, with tube, to get fluid from between the chest wall and the lungs. I would guess fluid inside the lungs would be drawn by a tube through the nose or mouth, down the bronchi. Look it up on line.

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