title: [Surgery of emphysematous bullae and pulmonary cysts (author's transl)].
abstract: Following a survey of operations performed at the Ruhrland clinic, particular reference is made to the surgical treatment of emphysematous bullae and pulmonary cysts. In these cases, the frequent occurrence of a pneumothorax must here be mentioned. These large bullae are however frequently and incorrectly diagnosed as a pneumothorax. The treatment of these emphysematous bullae, which often occur on both sides of the thorax, is by means of a bilateral axillary thoracotomy. This operation can be carried out in one session, provided a distinct improvement of the pulmonal functions is expected.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001982:Bronchial Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D003560:Cysts / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011656:Pulmonary Emphysema / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging
vernacular_title: Zur Chirurgie der Emphysemblasen und Lungenzysten