Evaluation of surgical therafpy for giant bullae.
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Giant lung bullae have a large impact on respiratory mechanics1,2 and make ventilator management difficult in patients undergoing mechanical ventilation. The pathogenesis of lung bullae is varied. COPD-related emphysematous bullae are the most common type of lung bullae, whereas ventilator-associated lung bullae are rare. Treatment considerations include therapy for underlying disease, ventilat...
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عنوان ژورنال: The Journal of the Japanese Association for Chest Surgery
سال: 1991
ISSN: 0917-4141,1884-1724
DOI: 10.2995/jacsurg1987.5.36