Patient's question:
Recently, I've been experiencing chest pain and tightness in my chest. The hospital examination suggested a respiratory disease, but the medication hasn't been very effective. Recently, my cough has worsened. What are the indications for a pneumothorax surgery?Doctor's answer:
Pulmonary bullae are primarily caused by excessive inflation of alveolar units and are associated with certain diseases such as chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and bronchiectasis. Treatment should be selected based on the size of the bullae. If the bullae are small, close observation may be sufficient. However, if they decrease significantly, falling below one-third of normal alveolar size, timely surgery is required. This can easily lead to risks such as rupture, bleeding, and infection.