A member asked:

My son (5 m/o baby) is diagnosed with pneumonia necrotizing, and had x-ray and ct scan. seems that there's bullae on bottom left lung. is that true that we need to do a surgery to remove that bullae?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Surgery necessary: Surgery is usually indicated in such cases.

Answered 12/14/2015

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Probably: If a bullae, likely. If necrotizing, probably.

Answered 1/5/2019

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