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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Shaghayegh Habibi, M.D.[2]
Overview
Cystic fibrosis patients with a large pneumothorax should undergo chest tube insertion and even surgical pleurodesis in case of recurrent large pneumothorax. When medical treatment for pulmonary complications fails, lung transplantation is the only option.
Surgery
- Cystic fibrosis patients with a large pneumothorax should be admitted to the hospital for chest tube insertion. The patient should undergo surgical pleurodesis in case of recurrent large pneumothorax.[1]
- When medical treatment for pulmonary complications fails, lung transplantation is the only option.[2]
References
- ↑ Edmondson C, Davies JC (May 2016). "Current and future treatment options for cystic fibrosis lung disease: latest evidence and clinical implications". Ther Adv Chronic Dis. 7 (3): 170–83. doi:10.1177/2040622316641352. PMC 4907071. PMID 27347364.
- ↑ Edmondson C, Davies JC (May 2016). "Current and future treatment options for cystic fibrosis lung disease: latest evidence and clinical implications". Ther Adv Chronic Dis. 7 (3): 170–83. doi:10.1177/2040622316641352. PMC 4907071. PMID 27347364.