Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3419479 | Revue de Pneumologie Clinique | 2012 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Tuberculosis and non-tuberculous mycobacteria are common indications of pleural and mediastinal surgery on a diagnostic intend. However, parenchymatous resection on a curative intend has been proven to benefit to patients with multiresistant tuberculosis in adjunction with prolonged antibiotic treatment. Furthermore, tuberculosis sequelae, i.e. destroyed lung, Aspergillus-infected cavitary tuberculosis, and related hemoptysis are eradicated by a surgical management after careful medical preparation. Finally, surgical resection of localized Mycobacterium avium and M. xenopii infections is associated with a high rate of sputum conversion and a low morbidity.
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Authors
P. Mordant, A. Badia, F. Le Pimpec-Barthes, M. Riquet,