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I had pericardial window done vat & the surgeon drained my pericardium in surgery & then put a drain in my left lung not pericardium. is that normal?

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Dr. Harinder Gill answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Pericardial window: Sounds OK as long as it works

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 8/21/2016

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A member asked:

I had pericardial window done vat & the surgeon drained my pericardium in surgery & then put a drain in my left lung not pericardium. is that normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harinder Gill answered

Dr Hodge agreed

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