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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.

Indications

  • Surgery is usually not required in cases of cystic fibrosis. However, surgical management is indicated in the following conditions:[1][2]

Surgery

For treatment of pneumothorax, click here.

For more information on lung transplantation, click here.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 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.
  2. 2.0 2.1 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.

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