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Ct scan after gastric sleeve leak: cuts through the lower chest show a mild increase in the left pleural effusion and an unchanged pericardial effusion. is that dangerous & is it treatable& how?

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It all depends on the degree and progression, any symptoms and co-morbidities eg Diabetes. So your surgeon will be the best person to treat you. From your description it does not seem to be very dangerous- and treat able. Hope you do well

Answered 1/15/2023

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