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A Retrospective Study on Endoscopic Surgery for the Treatment of Paravertebral Abscess in Spinal Tuberculosis Patients
Published on: October 25, 2024
Surgical treatment of atypical mycobacterial infections
Jessica A Yu1, Michael J Weyant, John D Mitchell
1Section of General Thoracic Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine, 12631 East 17th Avenue, C310, Aurora, CO 80045, USA.
Abstract:
Surgical evaluation in nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) infections plays an essential role as part of multidisciplinary management of this complex pulmonary process. Resection of damaged lung parenchyma combined with appropriate antimicrobial therapy may interrupt a cycle of disease progression and relapse in select patients. Relevant technical considerations for managing both minimally invasive and open anatomic resection in this unique population are discussed. Results of anatomic resection of NTM damaged lung in the modern era are also summarized.
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