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Health Encyclopedia: Pneumonia Surgery
Surgery
Although most patients with pneumonia do not require invasive therapy, patients with abscess, empyema, or certain other complications may require such treatment.
Surgery (Thoracotomy)
Thoracotomy is the standard surgery for pneumonia. It requires general anesthesia and an incision to open the chest and view the lungs.This procedure allowsthe surgeon to remove dead or damaged lung tissue. Insevere cases, the entire lobe of the lung can be removed. This is called alobectomy.Remaining healthy ...
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Medications
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...seconds so that the medication will stay in your lungs. If you have been directed to inhale a... Read more »
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