Complex Pulmonary Aspergilloma: Surgical Challenges in a Third World Setting
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DOI: 10.1155/2018/6570741
Abstract: Background Surgery for pulmonary aspergilloma (PA), especially complex forms, is greatly challenging in a resource-poor setting such as Cameroon. We report our experience of surgical management of PA in this environment. Method We prospectively assessed… read more here.
Keywords: surgical challenges; surgery; aspergilloma surgical; complex pulmonary ... See more keywords
An unusual presentation of pulmonary aspergilloma and review of available literature.
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DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202207_29297
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Aspergilloma is a non-invasive form of pulmonary aspergillosis usually presenting as a clump of mold in pre-existing cavitary lung disease. Aspergillus related lung diseases have been classified into four types, whose manifestation is often… read more here.
Keywords: unusual presentation; presentation pulmonary; review; aspergilloma ... See more keywords
Pulmonary aspergilloma in immunocompromised patients in a Respiratory Care Unit.
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DOI: 10.3855/jidc.13120
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Pulmonary aspergilloma is commonly associated with comorbidities that cause immunodeficiency such as diabetes mellitus, tuberculosis, human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and/or a pre-existing parenchymal lung disease such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Predisposing factors… read more here.
Keywords: aspergilloma; pulmonary aspergilloma; immunocompromised patients; care unit ... See more keywords
Surgical Outcome of Chronic Pulmonary Aspergilloma: An Experience from Two Tertiary Referral Hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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DOI: 10.4314/ejhs.v30i4.7
Abstract: Abstract Background Surgical management of pulmonary aspergillosis is challenging and controversial. This study is designed to assess the clinical profile, indications and surgical outcome of Pulmonary aspergilloma. Methods A retrospective cross-sectional analysis of 72 patients… read more here.
Keywords: chronic pulmonary; aspergilloma; surgical outcome; outcome chronic ... See more keywords