Transthoracic decompression of emphysematous bulla: A novel experience.
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2011-01
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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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COPD, Emphysema, Chronic bronchitis, Transthoracic decompression
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Bhattacharyya P, Bardhan S, Nag S, Mukherjee S, Verma A. Transthoracic decompression of emphysematous bulla: A novel experience. The Indian Journal of Chest Diseases and Allied Sciences, 2011 Jan; 53(1): 51-53.