...cancer. In this article, we will discuss the overview of the procedure, the benefits, and the expected results of a pulmonary lobectomy. What Is Pulmonary Lobectomy? A pulmonary lobectomy is...
...is used to treat pulmonary edema, or excess fluid accumulation in the lungs, as well as other pulmonary conditions, including cystic fibrose and sarcoidosis. What is Total Lung Lavage? Total...
...of fat in your liver but no fibrose. Stage 1: There is mild fibrose in your liver. Stage 2: There is moderate fibrose in your liver. Stage 3: There is...
Definition and Overview The Blalock-Taussig shunt is a procedure that connects the systemic to the pulmonary circulations (aortopulmonary shunt). It is a palliative procedure, meaning it does not treat the...
Definition and overview A percutaneous transcatheter IV stent treatment is a procedure used to replace a damaged or diseased pulmonary valve with an artificial valve (such as the Melody valve)....
...their quality of life. Common underlying conditions leading to lung transplant include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrose, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary fibrosis, and severe asthma. **Question**: What are...
...or cardiopulmonary transplantation, is indicated for patients with end-stage lung and heart disease. These conditions include acute pulmonary vascular disease, cystic fibrose, and chronic obstructive lung diseases. Other indications for...
...an anatomic correction of the disease. The pulmonary artery and the aorta are divided and “switched” back to the normal anatomic position: the pulmonary artery is connected to the right...
...heart syndrome, coarctation of the aorta, and critical aortic stenosis. Ductal-dependent pulmonary circulation: This category includes pulmonary atresia, critical pulmonary stenosis, tricuspid atresia, and severe tetralogy of Fallot. Ductal-dependent systemic...
...to redirect blood flow coming from the superior vena cava (SVC) to the pulmonary bed (bidirectional Glenn shunt or hemi-Fontan operation). The Fontan procedure completes the cavopulmonary connection by attaching...
