| publication name | Short Term Outcome of Pulmonary Resections For Tuberculosis-Related Hemoptysis |
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| Authors | El-Rakhawy HM |
| year | 2012 |
| keywords | |
| journal | Journal of The Egyptian Society of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery |
| volume | 20 |
| issue | 1-2 |
| pages | 207-212 |
| publisher | Egyptian Society of Cardiothoracic surgery |
| Local/International | Local |
| Paper Link | http://escts.net/userfiles/file/1,2-%202012.pdf |
| Full paper | download |
| Supplementary materials | Not Available |
Abstract
Objectives: To evaluate the results and short term outcome of pulmonary resections for patients complaining of tuberculosis-related hemoptysis. Patients & Methods: The study included 18 patients with tuberculosis-related hemoptysis, proved radiologically to have localized pulmonary lesions as a source for hemoptysis, all patients subjected to the routine laboratory investigations. In all patients pulmonary resection was done either in the form of lobectomy (in 15 patients) or pneumonectomy (in 3 patients). Results: According to severity of hemoptysis 4 (22.2%) patients presented by massive hemoptysis, 6 (33.3%) patients presented by major hemoptysis and 8 (44.4%) patients presented by minor hemoptysis. Radiological findings showed cavitary lesions in 15 (83.3%) patients and 3 (16.7%) patients had destroyed lung. operative time ranged from 86 to 210 minutes, with a mean of 144 minutes. There was no intraoperative, nor post-operative mortality. There was no major complications with smooth postoperative course and follow-up. Conclusion: Pulmonary resection for patients having tuberculosis-related hemoptysis carry favorable results and excellent short term outcome.