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Does it hurt when you remove a chest tube?

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Yes: There is usually mild discomfort in removing a chest tube. It is much less than pain felt during inserting the tube, which can be very painful.

Dr Ferdowsi and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/2/2014

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Dr. Jon Krook answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Not much: Much, much less then when it went in. There will be some discomfort, very little if any pain.

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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