ABSTRACT
ObjectiveTo explore the surgical methods and its efficacy on severe chronic obstructive pneumonia disease (COPD) with spontaneous pneumothorax.MethodsClinical features and surgical efficacies of 16 cases of severe COPD were analyzed.Results No death occurred and all patients recovered and discharged.The lung function index including subjective symptoms,motor ability and endurance in 14 cases showed obvious improvement compared with those before combination of pneumothorax.Two patients improved to the level before surgery.ConclusionThe lung function index of patients with severe COPD and pnumothorax can be relatively less restricted and open-chest surgery should be performed as soon as possible.Linear nailing and simple lung volume reduction surgery are recommended to improve lung function,shorten operation time and reduce surgical risks.