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Has Anyone had pleural infusion surgery?

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my husband has had his right lung lining fused together and a drain in his left. He is recovering from this now but we don’t know what to expect? Has any one had this?

how long did it take to recover?

did you experience stomach bloating?

thank you

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Pleural effusion is accumulation of fluid in the space between lungs and the chest cavity. This can be cause by multiple causes and depending upon underlying root cause and other aspects various treatments can be considered, from some antibiotic pills through to surgical intervention.

Why was he admitted to the hospital? Pleural effusion is very common and when treated in time should be normal pathaway. having said that PE is not a cause in itself and the root cause needs fixing.

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