Worried about chest x ray and crack cocaine use

May 14, 2016
Asked By:Biz1 in Cos Cob, CT

I smoke crack cocaine and got a chest X-ray today pre op 10 days priori to surgery. Pulmonary Internist said lungs were clear. BP perfect. Heart Rate perfect. I am worried and stopped 10 days prior. Will this show up on the film?

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May 17, 2016

Answer: Drug Use Pre Op

Jerome Edelstein, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
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May 17, 2016

Answer: Drug Use Pre Op

Jerome Edelstein, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
May 14, 2016

Answer: What are you thinking!

Michael S. Beckenstein, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 14, 2016

Answer: What are you thinking!

Michael S. Beckenstein, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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July 6, 2016

Answer: Drug use dramatically increases your risk for complications.

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July 6, 2016

Answer: Drug use dramatically increases your risk for complications.

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