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I had a thoracotomy procedure 2 weeks ago, due to 3 spontaneous pneomothorax, is it possible to have another one? and does surgery really help?
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Yes and yes: It is possible to have recurrent pneumothoraces after surgery (including on the other side). Still, while not perfect (no treatment is), surgery can be very effective in the right patients.
Answered 4/5/2014
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