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  • Title: [Bullectomy of giant bullae gave significant improvement of lung function].
    Author: Høltzermann M, Borgberg Møller L.
    Journal: Ugeskr Laeger; 2012 Nov 12; 174(46):2869-71. PubMed ID: 23153470.
    Abstract:
    A 49-year-old male smoker experienced acute deterioration of a progressive breathlessness. Spontaneous pneumothorax was diagnosed, and drainage was applied. Subsequent computed tomography revealed severe bilateral emphysematous bullae with right-sided predominance, and basal atelectasis. A lung function test showed severe obstructive disease. Right-sided bullectomy was performed through anterior thoracotomy with removal of giant bullae. Postoperative examination revealed markedly improved lung function and expansion of right-sided, previously consolidated lung tissue.
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