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Is it true, the lung cavity need to be removed by surgery? what happen if it stay in the lung? are there any other ways to remove it?
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No: Most cavities are caused by infection and thus are treated with antibiotics. If the cavity is large and erodes into an artery then yes, you may need surgery or if it's a stage one cancer, surgery can be of benefit.
Answered 5/6/2017
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