Cystic fibrosis and the thoracic surgeon.
Indications for thoracic surgery in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) are principally represented by pleural diseases including pneumothorax, pleural effusion, and empyema and by parenchymal lung diseases including bronchiectasis, hemoptysis, and pulmonary abscess. Moreover, lung transplantation has proved a viable therapeutic option for progressive respiratory failure due to end-stage CF. Main surgical experiences in this setting are reviewed and discussed.
Rolla
Matilde
M
Department of Cystic Fibrosis, University of Rome 'La Sapienza', Policlinico 'Umberto I', Rome, Italy.
D'Andrilli
Antonio
A
Rendina
Erino A
EA
Diso
Daniele
D
Venuta
Federico
F
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001987:Bronchiectasis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D006469:Hemoptysis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008169:Lung Abscess / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D016040:Lung Transplantation; D010995:Pleural Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D011013:Pneumonectomy / Q000379:methods; D055815:Young Adult