This favorable radiographic response could be expected within one year following the procedure – nevertheless, primary graft failure can prove fatal. References


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Surgery may be needed to repair the hole in the trachea, esophagus or bowel.If there is lung collapse, it is imperative the affected individual lies on the side of the collapse. Although painful, this allows full inflation of the unaffected lung. References
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