Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.
2004 Sep;37(9):800-804.
Treatment of Localized Large Emphysematous Bullae with Intracavitary Drainage Modified Monaldi Procedure: 1 case report
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- 1Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Konkuk University College of Medicine, Korea.
- 2Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Anam Hospital, Korea University Medical Center, Korea. ktkim@korea.ac.kr
Abstract
- A 67-year-old male with a 6-year history of emphysema was admitted with severe dyspnea. On chest computed tomographic scan, a newly developed large bulla was detected in right lower hemithorax. This bulla was successfully managed by intracavitary drainage [modified Monaldi procedure] with symptomatic improvement. We report this case with review of the literature.
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