Transthoracic decompression of emphysematous bulla: A novel experience.
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ABSTRACT
Emphysematous bullae are closed air containing spaces in lung parenchyma that may severely compromise lung function in patients of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). We describe a simple and minimally invasive procedure to decompress a large emphysematous bullae in a patient with advanced COPD and high surgical risk. Transthoracic decompression of the bulla was accomplished under short-acting anaesthesia and muscle relaxation resulting in significant symptomatic, radiological and functional improvement.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Pulmonary Emphysema
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Thorax
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Humans
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Male
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Decompression, Surgical
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Middle Aged
Language:
English
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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