Surgical treatment of atypical mycobacterial infections.
Surgical evaluation in nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) infections plays an essential role as part of multidisciplinary management of this complex pulmonary process. Resection of damaged lung parenchyma combined with appropriate antimicrobial therapy may interrupt a cycle of disease progression and relapse in select patients. Relevant technical considerations for managing both minimally invasive and open anatomic resection in this unique population are discussed. Results of anatomic resection of NTM damaged lung in the modern era are also summarized.
Section of General Thoracic Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine, 12631 East 17th Avenue, C310, Aurora, CO 80045, USA.
Jessica A
JA
Yu
Michael J
MJ
Weyant
John D
JD
Mitchell
D000995:Antitubercular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D009165:Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery*; D011379:Prognosis; D013906:Thoracoscopy / Q000379:methods; D013908:Thoracotomy / Q000379:methods; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000995:Antitubercular Agents