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Catheter Placement

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Catheter placement is a procedure used to remove excess fluid surrounding the lungs. In some cases of lung cancer, fluid builds up in the area of the chest outside the lungs and underneath the chest wall. This… read more

Stent Placement

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Stent placement is a procedure in which a stent — a flexible mesh tube — is placed in an airway to keep it from becoming blocked. If a lung cancer grows into an airway and affects breathing, a stent can help… read more