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roselinechinyere27m

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on: Jul 18, 2018
Chylothorax is a complication of thoracic surgery.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Which is a reason for inserting an airway stent?
 
  a. Alternative to endotracheal intubation
  b. Palliative care for obstruction of neoplasm
  c. To prevent postoperative bleeding
  d. To assist with laser use in the thoracic cavity


alexisweber49

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Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: T
Chylothorax is a potential complication of thoracic surgery. Chylothorax is the leakage of chyle from the thoracic duct of the lymphatic system into the pleural space. It can occur in response to trauma or neoplasm, or after a surgical procedure in the cavity.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The most common reasons for using airway stents are palliation of obstructing neoplasm, postradiation therapy, after lung transplant, and after fistula repair.


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