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Lung "cut" during breast reduction!

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My doctor deflated my lung during surgery but claims it's not punctured. I have a 23 hour stay. Where the tube is inserted in lung it is painful if I try to breath deep, and when I move. Doctor's I am really scared! Will have long term problems?

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Dr. Lee E. Corbett, MD
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Dr. Steven Wallach, MD
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Dr. Robert Stroup, Jr., MD, FACS
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Dr. Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Dr. Marc J. Salzman, MD, FACS (retired)
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Dr. J. Michael Morrissey, MD (in memoriam)
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