Operations on the lung
I’m not sure which operation I am having
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Lobectomy
Sleeve resection
Pneumonectomy
Infection & fluid
Biopsy for fluid or thickening around the lung
Clearing infection
COPD & Emphysema
Lung volume reduction surgery
Endobronchial valves
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