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After a lung is removed, what happens to the space that is left in the chest?

April 26, 2017chest happens Left lung removed

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After a lung is removed, what happens to the space that is left in the chest?

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Space left after surgery becomes filled up with body fluid and scar tissue and the other lung usually expands. Until this happens, there may be a feeling of emptiness on the side of the operation.