Engelsk titel: Bullectomy of giant bullae gave significant improvement of lung function
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Författare:
Höltzermann, Mette
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Borgberg Möller, Lars
Email: m.hoeltzermann@rn.dk
Språk: Dan
Antal referenser: 5
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UI-nummer: 12127718
Sammanfattning
A 49-year-old male smoker experienced acute deterioration of a progressive breathlessness. Spontaneous pneumothorax was diagnosed, and drainage was applied. Subsequent computed tomography revealed severe bilateral emphysematous bullae with right-sided predominance, and basal atelectasis. A lung function test showed severe obstructive disease. Right-sided bullectomy was performed through anterior thoracotomy with removal of giant bullae. Postoperative examination revealed markedly improved lung function and expansion of right-sided, previously consolidated lung tissue.