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Pneumonectomy for complex aspergilloma: is it still dangerous?
Yuji Shiraishi1, Naoya Katsuragi, Yutsuki Nakajima
1Section of Chest Surgery, Fukujuji Hospital, 3-1-24 Matsuyama, Kiyose, Tokyo 204-8522, Japan. yujishi@mvb.biglobe.ne.jp
Summary
Pneumonectomy for complex aspergilloma can be safely performed with no operative mortality. Surgical techniques to prevent complications like empyema and bronchopleural fistula lead to favorable outcomes in high-risk patients.
Area of Science:
- Thoracic Surgery
- Pulmonology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Complex aspergilloma poses significant risks during pneumonectomy.
- High morbidity rates are associated with surgical resection of aspergilloma.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the outcomes of pneumonectomy for complex aspergilloma.
- To identify strategies for preventing postoperative complications in high-risk patients.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 11 patients undergoing pneumonectomy for complex aspergilloma.
- Surgical techniques included extrapleural dissection and bronchial stump reinforcement with latissimus dorsi muscle flaps.
- Follow-up was completed on March 31, 2005.
Main Results:
- No operative mortality or re-exploration for hemorrhage was observed.
- Two major complications occurred: empyema (n=1) and chylothorax (n=1), both successfully treated.
- All patients achieved fungal clearance post-surgery.
Conclusions:
- Pneumonectomy for symptomatic complex aspergilloma can be achieved with zero mortality and low morbidity.
- Preventive measures against postoperative complications are crucial for successful outcomes.