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Does pleural effusion of 600ml post cabg need to be drained?
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Work with doc to...: Ask and work closely with the treating doctor so to find out what is the underlying cause for pleural effusion, assess its clinical implication, and decide which form of care is needed.
Answered 5/10/2016
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