A shadow on your scan isn’t always serious, but it deserves attention.
Surgeons employ two methods to surgically remove lung nodules. The first of these is a thoracotomy. This open procedure requires an incision in the wall of the chest that allows the surgeon to remove pieces of affected lung tissue. The procedure usually requires a few days' stay in the hospital. A mini-thoracotomy is a less invasive alternative to a full thoracotomy.

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