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We experienced a case of multiple bilateral giant bullae of the lungs and treated by thoracoscopic bilateral resection. A 46-year-old male was admitted to our hospital on the diagnosis of bilateral giant bullae of the lungs. Chest CT scan and lung perfusion scintigraphy showed giant bullae at the apex of both lungs and at the left lower lobe. The border of the bullae was relatively clear, and the other lung was almost normal although it was compressed by the bullae. We evaluated this case and found that it was a good indication for a thoracoscopic bilateral resection. The patient was positioned on his back, and a successful thoracoscopic bilateral resection was performed. The patient was discharged from the hospital on the 10th day postoperatively. Chest CT scan, lung perfusion scintigraphy and respiratory function test performed 2 months postoperatively, showed remarkable improvement. We would recommend this surgical technique in patients with similar diagnosis.
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Iwabuchi, H., Kamura, T. A case of both lung giant bullae treated by thoracoscopic bilateral resection. Jpn J Thorac Caridovasc Surg 46, 1156–1161 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03217893
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03217893