Pulmonary Decortication

Pulmonary Decortication Pulmonary decortication is a surgical procedure that is indicated to provide relief and treatment to symptoms associated with impaired lung compliance. Some of the diseases and conditions that can be effectively treated by pulmonary... More

Pulmonary Decortication Pulmonary decortication is a surgical procedure that is indicated to provide relief and treatment to symptoms associated with impaired lung compliance. Some of the diseases and conditions that can be effectively treated by pulmonary decortications are empyema, fibrothorax, pleural effusion and other related problems. Pulmonary decortication is done by partially or entirely removing one or two of the pleural layers surrounding the lungs. The extent of removal of the layers, whether it is only partial or total, will have to depend on upon the severity of disease condition that needs to be treated. Pulmonary decortication is considered to be a safe and effective procedure as evidenced by a low mortality rate associated with the said procedure. 90% or more of the patients actually showed great improvement after undergoing the said procedure to treat their disease condition. This simply shows that the said surgical procedure is something that you should not be Less