84 yr old male copd enphsesima right lung lower portion removed developed an abscess tried to drain now they want to remove portion of rib and leave chest open to drain. I think Lung air leak... View answer

15 year old male w/collapsed lung /1st time/ 2-3 months after surgery to lift breast plate with curved rod procedure. 2ed time different lung 6 weeks after surgery to repair 1st collapsed lung.... View answer

Could i drain my perianal abscess at home myself? I have found a medical university book that tells me the procedure. If i can stand the pain, and follow the instructions religiously, could i do it ... View answer

My uncle has "advanced lung cancer" at least 3B. He had a pleural effusion and has a permanent chest drain. Now he has a swollen abdomen and feet. What could cause this? ... View answer

I fractured/smashed 4 ribs in November, had a punctured lung, and collapsed lung. Was in hospital 3 weeks and had 2 surgeries to insert tubes to drain blood. All subsequent X-rays show limited to no ... View answer

My mother in law has lung cancer and keeps getting fluid drained from her lungs? They are talking about putting in a tube so she can drain them from home? How serious is this procedure and does this ... View answer

My father had a procedure done where two tubes where inserted in his side to drain fluid from his right lung and send a fiber optic camera to look at lung and biopsies were taken. It was said... View answer

My sister has a pin prick hole in her lung with a drain tube in it. How will it heal with the drain tube in it? This followed surgical removal of a malignant nodule in her lung. Sorry, I thought... View answer

Urologist told me today he wants to drain my Hydrocele in his office because I a risk for surgery. I had the hydrocele for several years. He said he can drain it and add a an alcohol procedure to try ... View answer

2yrs. She has had a perminant belly drain that has been removed due to the drain clogging. Her left lung now has a perminant drain & there is talk of another drain for her other... View answer