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Robotic-assisted Left Pneumonectomy For Vanishing Lung Syndrome
Published on: January 23, 2026
[Bullectomy of giant bullae gave significant improvement of lung function]
Mette Høltzermann1, Lars Borgberg Møller
1Hjerte-lunge-kirurgisk Afdeling, Kardiovaskulært Forskningscenter, Aalborg Sygehus, Hobrovej 18-22, Aalborg. m.hoeltzermann@rn.dk
Abstract:
A 49-year-old male smoker experienced acute deterioration of a progressive breathlessness. Spontaneous pneumothorax was diagnosed, and drainage was applied. Subsequent computed tomography revealed severe bilateral emphysematous bullae with right-sided predominance, and basal atelectasis. A lung function test showed severe obstructive disease. Right-sided bullectomy was performed through anterior thoracotomy with removal of giant bullae. Postoperative examination revealed markedly improved lung function and expansion of right-sided, previously consolidated lung tissue.
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