An Overview of Lung Problems After Bypass surgery
Lung problems after
bypass surgery are a possible complication of this procedure. Some of the lung-related complications following
open heart surgery can include:
- Pneumonia
- Fluid build-up
- Air outside the lung
- Bleeding
- Lung failure.
Patients with existing lung disease are at increased risk of developing lung problems (including lung failure) following this procedure.
Treatment for Lung Problems After Bypass Surgery
In most cases of lung failure, it is a temporary condition that responds well to changes on the breathing machine.
However, lung failure may require extended use of the breathing tube and machine. In some cases, a tracheotomy, which is a tube placed into your windpipe through your neck, may need to be placed for prolonged breathing assistance. Usually, the tube will not be placed unless a patient has been on the breathing machine for several weeks.
