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What are lung blebs?
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Lung blebs: Small collections of air on the pleural surface of the lung which can rupture & cause pneumothorax. Commonly seen in pilots.
Answered 2/10/2019
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Cysts: lung blebs are air-filled cysts at the top or apices of the lungs. symptoms usually are manifested as a spontaneous pneumothorax in a teenager. initially a chest tube is placed to re-expand the lung. once expanded a chest CT is done to check for cysts. the cysts can be stapled using thoracoscopic technique.
Answered 2/10/2019
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