Pleural Effusion after lobectomy

Kimmiann
Kimmiann Member Posts: 46
in Lung Cancer #1
Hi,

I am 6 weeks post-op for a right lower lobectomy. I have Stage 1B adenocarcinoma, nodule just touching the elastic of pleura.

I had a CT scan done late last week since I am starting chemo next week. CT scan showed moderate pleural effusion. I am scheduled for a CT guided thoracentesis on Thursday. Has anyone had a pleural effusion after a lobectomy?

Kim

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  • bfp9548
    bfp9548 Member Posts: 28
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    pleural effusion
    Kim,
    I also had a pleural effusion after a left upper lobectomy. Mine, however, was small and eventually resolved on it own. Mine did still show up on a CT six months after my surgery. I would imagine that this is not unusual. Good luck with your thoracentesis.

    Kim
  • Kimmiann
    Kimmiann Member Posts: 46
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    bfp9548 said:

    pleural effusion
    Kim,
    I also had a pleural effusion after a left upper lobectomy. Mine, however, was small and eventually resolved on it own. Mine did still show up on a CT six months after my surgery. I would imagine that this is not unusual. Good luck with your thoracentesis.

    Kim

    pleural effusion
    Kim,

    Thanks for the response. The thoracentesis was not what I thought it would be. But I can breathe easier so it was worth it.

    Kim

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