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http://dx.doi.org/10.5090/kjtcs.2012.45.2.134

Fluid-filled Giant Bulla Treated with Percutaneous Drainage and Talc Sclerotherapy: A Modified Brompton Technique  

Lee, Kyung-Hak (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Kangwon National University Hospital, Kangwon National University School of Medicine)
Cho, Seong-Joon (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Kangwon National University Hospital, Kangwon National University School of Medicine)
Ryu, Se-Min (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Kangwon National University Hospital, Kangwon National University School of Medicine)
Park, Sung-Min (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Kangwon National University Hospital, Kangwon National University School of Medicine)
Yie, Kil-Soo (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Kangwon National University Hospital, Kangwon National University School of Medicine)
Han, Seon-Sook (Division of Pulmonology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kangwon National University Hospital, Kangwon National University School of Medicine)
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Journal of Chest Surgery / v.45, no.2, 2012 , pp. 134-137 More about this Journal
Abstract
A 75-year-old man who was diagnosed as having a fluid-filled giant bulla was treated with a modified Brompton technique due to his poor performance status. Percutaneous drainage, suction, and talc sclerotherapy through a Foley catheter can be good treatment options for patients with conditions that are too poor to allow surgical intervention, especially if there is adhesion between a giant bulla and parietal pleura. Talc can also be used safely when mixed with normal saline as a sclerosant.
Keywords
Bullae; Sclerotherapy;
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