Objectives: To evaluate the results and short term outcome of pulmonary resections for patients complaining of tuberculosis-related hemoptysis.
Patients & Methods: The study included 18 patients with tuberculosis-related hemoptysis, proved radiologically to have localized pulmonary lesions as a source for hemoptysis, all patients subjected to the routine laboratory investigations. In all patients pulmonary resection was done either in the form of lobectomy (in 15 patients) or pneumonectomy (in 3 patients).
Results: According to severity of hemoptysis 4 (22.2%) patients presented by massive hemoptysis, 6 (33.3%) patients presented by major hemoptysis and 8 (44.4%) patients presented by minor hemoptysis. Radiological findings showed cavitary lesions in 15 (83.3%) patients and 3 (16.7%) patients had destroyed lung. operative time ranged from 86 to 210 minutes, with a mean of 144 minutes. There was no intraoperative, nor post-operative mortality. There was no major complications with smooth postoperative course and follow-up.
Conclusion: Pulmonary resection for patients having tuberculosis-related hemoptysis carry favorable results and excellent short term outcome.
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