non-lung cancer thoracic surgery

Question 1

what is Empyema Thoracis

Answer 1

infected purulent and often loculated pleural effusion, and is a cause of a large unilateral pleural collection

Question 2

name some benign lung tumours

Answer 2

Hamartoma
Fibroma
Lipoma
Neural tumours
Papillomas
Chondroma

Question 3

what are indications for surgery in pneumothorax?

Answer 3

Recurrence
Persistence
Sometimes after one episode

Question 4

whats the surgery for pneumothorax?

Answer 4

Pleurodesis

Pleurectomy

Question 5

when are bronchogenic cysts present from?

Answer 5

Present from birth

Question 6

how do bronchogenic cysts cause symptoms?

Answer 6

by pressing on the trachea or oesophagus

Question 7

in what diseases would you want to get a lung transplantation?

Answer 7

Cystic Fibrosis
Pulmonary fibrosis
Emphysema

Question 8

whats the criteria to get lung trasnplantation?

Answer 8

Age < 65 years
Not overweight
Not diabetic
No renal failure
No mental illness

Question 9

whats the mortality rate for a single lung transplantation

Answer 9

5-10%

Question 10

whats the mortality rate for a double lung transplantation

Answer 10

10-20%