What are the odds of a jelly like material on a lung returning after having a thoracotomy with Decortation. Ex Crash & Rescue Firefighter as well as Haz Mat Specialist in the USAF and I have had repertory and bronchial issues thru the years. History of over 20 septic emboli bi laterally during mssa infection. 2 thoracentes with continued loculated effusion pre Thoracotomy also full collapse of left lung about 12 months ago. I have had issues with my lungs since the fire academy.