Operations on the lung
I’m not sure which operation I am having
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Lobectomy
Sleeve resection
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Infection & fluid
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Clearing infection
COPD & Emphysema
Lung volume reduction surgery
Endobronchial valves
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Bronchoscopy
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Biopsy by a cut on the neck
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Preparing for surgery
14/09/2015
Recovery in hospital
10/09/2015
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