Lung re-inflation after surgery, using a chest drain. The lung was originally collapsed to allow access to the chest organs during surgery. The lung c

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Lung re-inflation after surgery, using a chest drain. The lung was originally collapsed to allow access to the chest organs during surgery. The lung collapse was done by opening up the pleural cavity to air from outside. The lung re-inflates naturally when this air is withdrawn using the chest drain being inserted here.

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