Treatment of Pulmonary Blebs and Bullae

Abstract

Management of pulmonary blebs and bullae is being performed in the pediatric population using minimal access techniques. There are variations in approach to this pathology depending on the expertise of the surgeon and the availability of special equipment (e.g. Lasers etc.) at the center where the procedure is being performed. The chapter outlines the operation room setup, positioning of the patient, special instruments required for the procedure and the port placement sites. The indications, contraindications, preoperative considerations and technical considerations for thoracoscopic management of pulmonary blebs and bullae have been listed. Possible procedural variations have been outlined. The surgical options in the management of blebs and bullae have been explained using high quality images.