HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Should i leave my chest tube wound open or taped up even if its still hasn't really closed up?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

No need: You can leave it open if there is discharge from the wound.

Dr Werner and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/6/2014

4.2k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Vats done on right middle lobe Jan. 15/15. Moderate pneumothorax. Chest tube still in place Jan. 29. Should I be concerned?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Is having vats resection if a spine tumour considered major surgery? It's been three weeks i'm still in agony where the chest tube my nerves hurt too

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Lymph nodes on chest, masses on liver seen, CT w/c 05/13. High wbc, still. No insurance, so no more tests for awhile. Should i be worried or hurry?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Hello Doctor!For the past 13 months that I was diagnosed of fatty liver,i still experience pains in my right chest.I hv quit drinking alcohol at same time and also exercising plus healthy feeding.The last time I carried out a Liver function was test was l

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Wedge resection right lung 1/15/15. Still have chest tube in due to small air leak. Painful barking cough just started. What is it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

I have left my chest tube wound open over night to help heal its been 3.5 weeks it's so painful underneath when will I feel better?
I have my chest tube wound its been three weeks it's still painfull around the area it's oozy but not smelly should it be started to heal abit better?
I broke two ribs and had to have a chest tube also and I'm still in pain after two weeks?
Does a chest tube leave a big scar?
My chest tube scar is still so painfull why is this?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.