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What Causes Air Bubble Behind The Heart?
My niece had open heart surgery less than 48 hours ago an e-ray was done prior to removal and afterwards the xray taken later after removal showed a small air bubble behind heart is this normal? Is this the same as a gas bubble that could move the more movement she does?
Mon, 27 Jun 2016
Hi,
During the heart surgery they open the heart sac, and they closed it at the end of surgery.A small amount of air can remain after the closing the pericardium. If it is a really small amount of air and there is no other complication, then nothing to worry.
Take care
Come back if you have further questions
During the heart surgery they open the heart sac, and they closed it at the end of surgery.A small amount of air can remain after the closing the pericardium. If it is a really small amount of air and there is no other complication, then nothing to worry.
Take care
Come back if you have further questions
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