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Are chest tubes always necessary after minimally invasive heart surgery? and lungs need to be collapsed?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Yes, chest tubes are required but I do not understand what you meant by "lungs need to be collapsed".

Answered 8/22/2021

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