Decompression of giant bulla in acute pneumonia: surgical palliation prior to definitive management.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Giant bullae can be complicated by respiratory tract infection in the setting of emphysema. Herein we describe a technique of palliative decompression of the bullae that gives time to treat acute pulmonary infection prior to definitive surgical treatment.
Medical subject headings
- Blister
- Decompression, Surgical
- Palliative Care
- Pneumonia
- Pulmonary Emphysema