Cardiothoracic Surgery and the Lung in Non-Malignant Situations Flashcards
1
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Lung abscess
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Collection of pus in the tissue surrounded by granuloma tissue
2
Q
Lung abscess from
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Aspiration (including foreign body) Pneumonia PTE (pulmonary thromboembolism) Lung cancer Septic emboli
3
Q
Empyema
A
Post pneumonic Post-operative Oesophageal Upper abdominal related Osteomyelitis Post-traumatic
4
Q
Cardiothoracic surgeries
A
Lung abscess Empyema Thymic tumours Tracheal Benign lung tumours Pneumothorax Bullous lung disease
5
Q
Pneumothorax
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Primary (normal lung underneath)
Secondary (disease of the lung)
Open (portion of chest wall has been damaged)
Tension
