Forty-six patients with bullous emphysema were operated on. Respiratory function was investigated before and immediately after surgery, and during the follow-up to five years. The larger the volume of the bullae, the less disturbances of lung function caused by their removal immediately after operation. Respiratory function improved significantly during the long-term follow-up after removal of ...

Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is parasitic infestation characterized by the development of cyst as a consequence parasitization humans larval stages cestode Echinococcus granulosus. We present case 66 years old man who presented with history dry cough, mild fever and occasional shortness breath for 1 year, which was gradually progressive no chest pain or weight loss. Chest x-ray revealed well-circ...

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a developmental defect of the diaphragm that allows herniation abdominal contents into thoracic cavity. It usually diagnosed in neonatal period. Late presenting cases are uncommon and difficult to diagnose, due their rarity diversity semiology, with clinical presentation overlapping other more frequent pathologies. We report case 14-month-old male, history sev...

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is a safe and effective treatment for renal stones and is the first-line treatment modality for stone burdens greater than 20mm. Respiratory complications during PCNL are generally associated with surgical technique leading to violation of the lung pleura. However, complications related to repositioning after intubation are still possible. Here, we describe a...