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Would my spinal fusion cause my lung to collapse?
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No: I don't believe so but a collapse lung is typical an emergency and needs to be addressed in an emergency room.
Answered 7/12/2013
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Wherwas your fusion?: Dropping a lung is a routine part of anterior thoracic approach to the thoracic spine, did you fusion include the thoracic spine any thoracic pedicle screws?
Answered 2/4/2012
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Possibly: Lung collapse after surgery can be a direct or indirect result of the operation. With thoracic surgery the pleural space is sometimes entered intentionally and the lung collapses and will re-expand later. Additionally, collapse due to atelectasis can occur - coughing and deep breathing can correct this. This is the most common cause.
Answered 10/29/2014
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