Segmental Resection in Tuberculosis

Autor: OVERHOLT, RICHARD H., WOODS, FRANCIS M., WILSON, NORMAN J.
Zdroj: Diseases of the Chest; March 1953, Vol. 23 Issue: 3 p255-265, 11p
Abstrakt: 1)Segmental resection is being used more frequently and now represents one of the most commonly used surgical procedures in the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis.2)Excellent results are secured with segmental resection when it is used as the primary procedure in cases with lesions well limited to the segment or segments being resected.3)Poor results are encountered when segmental resection is used in patients with widespread disease or when used as a secondary procedure.4)The excellent results with segmental resection are a reflection of the limited disease being treated, the excellent condition of the patients, and the fact that the surgical procedure has been used primarily.
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