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.
Article
in English
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-307791
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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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Health context:
SDG3 - Target 3.4 Reduce premature mortality due to noncommunicable diseases
Health problem:
Cardiovascular Disease
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Congenital and Chromosomal Anomalies
Database:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Pathology
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Pneumonectomy
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Arteriovenous Malformations
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Pulmonary Artery
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Pulmonary Veins
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General Surgery
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Congenital Abnormalities
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Fistula
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Chinese Medical Journal
Year:
2009
Document type:
Article