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Fetus with a collapsed lung. is it possible to operate?
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Confusing question: The lung of a fetus does not collapse before birth, it may not develop or be pushed out of position by intestines that invade the lung cavity. If the lung didn't develop on one or both sides, death soon after delivery is possible. If intestines are pushing normal lung to the side, surgery can pull it back & see if it will work.Collapse of normal lung after birth can be re-inflated without surgery.
Answered 3/29/2013
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