2007
DOI: 10.1590/s0104-42302007000300018
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Tratamento operatório das bolhas pulmonares gigantes

Abstract: Bolhas enfisematosas correspondem a uma alteração subpleural ou intraparenquimatosa do espaço aéreo pulmonar, de diâmetro maior que um centímetro. São circundadas por uma parede externa fibrosa constituída por pleura visceral, restos de septos alveolares, vasos sangüíneos e pigmento antracótico. Seu interior é repleto de ar e, em alguns casos, dividido por septos de tecido conjuntivo. As bolhas podem ser de ocorrência única ou múltipla, podendo estar presentes em apenas um ou em ambos os pulmões. Quando ocupam… Show more

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“…On the basis of previously demonstrated success and experience in accessing the lung parenchyma, either by bronchostomy, as described by Saad Jr., ( 14 ) or by drainage of giant emphysematous bullae, as described by Botter, ( 2 ) a clinical protocol was developed for the purpose of identifying candidates for pulmonary drainage. ( 8 ) …”
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“…On the basis of previously demonstrated success and experience in accessing the lung parenchyma, either by bronchostomy, as described by Saad Jr., ( 14 ) or by drainage of giant emphysematous bullae, as described by Botter, ( 2 ) a clinical protocol was developed for the purpose of identifying candidates for pulmonary drainage. ( 8 ) …”
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confidence: 99%
“…( 2 ) This technique was developed at our facility and is based on a modification of the procedure described by Monaldi ( 8 ) for the treatment of tuberculous lung cavities. It is performed through a small thoracostomy in association with pleurodesis with talc, which is introduced through the chest tube.…”
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“…(15,16) The complications most frequently observed in the first year after the procedure are as follows: infection, in 80% of the cases; pulmonary hypertension, in 51.1%; renal dysfunction, in 25.7%; diabetes, in 21.5%; dyslipidemia, in 17.7%; severe acute rejection, in 10.5%; primary graft failure, in 10.2%; bronchiolitis obliterans, in 8.8%; and malignant neoplasia, in 3.9%.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%