Fistulectomy as a surgical option for pulmonary arteriovenous malformation / 中华医学杂志(英文版)
Chinese Medical Journal
;
(24): 2321-2324, 2009.
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
<p><b>BACKGROUND</b>Surgical resection remains the treatment of choice for pulmonary arteriovenous malformation but removes some normal lung parenchyma. This study aimed to evaluate the effect and safety of the lung-saving procedure of fistulectomy as an alternative to lung resection.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>From July 2003 to July 2008, 6 selected patients with pulmonary arteriovenous malformations underwent fistulectomies. Among them, 1 patient underwent emergency operation and 2 underwent bilateral operations. One patient received postoperative embolotherapy.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>No hospital deaths or postoperative morbidity occurred. PaO2 increased significantly after operation. All patients were free of symptoms and hypoxia during a follow-up for 9 months to 5 years.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Fistulectomy is a safe and effective procedure for patients with pulmonary arteriovenous malformation and may be an alternative to lung resection.</p>
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Assunto principal:
Patologia
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Pneumonectomia
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Malformações Arteriovenosas
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Artéria Pulmonar
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Veias Pulmonares
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Cirurgia Geral
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Anormalidades Congênitas
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Fístula
Limite:
Adolescente
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Adulto
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Idoso
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Criança
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Chinese Medical Journal
Ano de publicação:
2009
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