Abstract
Lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) is one of the surgical options in the treatment of advanced emphysema and may also be considered as a 'bridge' operation to lung transplantation in selected patients. Although its long-term effects are still debatable, some patients significantly benefit from this operation. Secondary spontaneous pneumothorax is one of the commonest complications of severe emphysema that necessitates an emergency drainage procedure. However, there is no satisfactory information regarding the management of this complication occurring after LVRS in the literature. This paper reports a case of bilateral pneumothorax three months after a unilateral LVRS that was performed following a contra-lateral talc pleurodesis for recurrent pneumothorax.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 830-832 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - May 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Emphysema
- Lung volume reduction surgery
- Morbidity
- Secondary spontaneous pneumothorax
- Talc pleurodesis