Pulmonary Tuberculosis : Treatments
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The goal of treatment is to cure the infection with drugs that fight the tuberculosis bacteria. The intial treatment may involve a combination of many drugs. It is continued until lab tests show which medicine works best. Treatment usually lasts f...
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ThoracotomyRisks and ComplicationsRisks of general anesthesiaWound infectionBleedingInflammation of the lungs (pneumonia)Air leak through the lung wall, requiring a longer hospital stayWorsening of any existing heart problemsBlockage of a blood ve...
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Thoracotomy is the process of making of an incision (cut) into the chest wall. Purpose A physician gains access to the chest cavity (called the thorax) by cutting through the chest wall.
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Thoracotomy: Your Home RecoveryFor the first several weeks after your surgery, you'll be gaining a little more energy and strength each day. Breathing may be uncomfortable at first, and you may be short of breath.
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Thoracotomy is the process of making of an incision (cut) into the chest wall. Purpose A physician gains access to the chest cavity by cutting through the chest wall.
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Thoracotomy: Your Hospital RecoveryThe hospital stay after a thoracotomy varies from patient to patient, but it’s often a week or longer.Immediately After SurgeryWhen you first wake up from the anesthesia, you may feel groggy, thirsty, or cold. If...
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