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Could your body absorb air trapped after a lung biopsy?
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Yes: Air can be reabsorbed after biopsy by your blood stream.
Answered 8/12/2015
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Yes: Not completely clear of the question. However, as noted by other physician, the body can absorb trapped air. If there is a small pneumothorax after biopsy, yes that air can be absorbed and pneumothorax resolves. I hope our answers are helpful.
Answered 2/9/2013
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