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Suggest Treatment For Pulmonary Sequestration
I have pulmonary sequestration, I am 54 years old, it is located on my lower left lung. One professor is anti operation as he states: you have only had pneumonia twice in 54 years, you will put on weight after the operation, you will need someone to look after your child, you will have time off work and you will be coughing up blood. Another lung specialist is pro the operation as he states I will get pneumonia again and it will be harder to deal with as I get older. I have had pneumonia for 70 days now. What are the pro's and cons of this operation to have this removed? Thanks JB
Wed, 4 Oct 2017
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
If pulmonary sequestration is an accidental finding without any symptoms then nothing should be done.
But if recurrent pneumonia, non resolving pneumonia at same sites occur then surgically removal of sequestered lung is the treatment of choice.
It is similar to lobectomy surgery.
No post operative or long term complications of this surgery.
So in your case, surgery is indicated.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
I can understand your concern.
If pulmonary sequestration is an accidental finding without any symptoms then nothing should be done.
But if recurrent pneumonia, non resolving pneumonia at same sites occur then surgically removal of sequestered lung is the treatment of choice.
It is similar to lobectomy surgery.
No post operative or long term complications of this surgery.
So in your case, surgery is indicated.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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