Patients with emphysema may have big bullae ranging from 1-4 cm and may occupy third of lung space. These bullae can cause compromise to ventilation and perfusion. Bullectomy is the surgical removal of these bullae. It is commonly done in patients with FEV1 < 50% of predicted and who are symptomatic. Bullectomy helps in re-expansion of the lung tissue. Lung reduction surgery may be an option for patients with severe symptoms that are not responding to maximal medical therapy.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease surgery
Pneumoconiosis surgery
Cystic fibrosis surgery
Lung cancer surgery
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis surgery
Undifferentiated connective tissue disease surgery
Pulmonary edema surgery
Tuberculosis surgery