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== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==
== Pathology ==
The development of lung bullae is heterogenis. Most commonly they are COPD-related emphysematous bullae, whilst ventilator-associated lung bullae are a rarity.
== Treatment ==
Management options are manifold, for example, simply treating the underlying disease, ventilation strategies to prevent progression of the bullous lung disease, and surgical or bronchoscopic intervention. <ref>Ruan SY, Huang CT, Chien JY, Kuo YW, Yu CJ. [https://rc.rcjournal.com/content/56/10/1614 Non-surgical management of giant lung bullae during mechanical ventilation]. Respiratory care. 2011 Oct 1;56(10):1614-6.Available:https://rc.rcjournal.com/content/56/10/1614 (accessed 28.4.2023)</ref>


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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Pathology[edit | edit source]

The development of lung bullae is heterogenis. Most commonly they are COPD-related emphysematous bullae, whilst ventilator-associated lung bullae are a rarity.

Treatment[edit | edit source]

Management options are manifold, for example, simply treating the underlying disease, ventilation strategies to prevent progression of the bullous lung disease, and surgical or bronchoscopic intervention. [1]

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  1. Ruan SY, Huang CT, Chien JY, Kuo YW, Yu CJ. Non-surgical management of giant lung bullae during mechanical ventilation. Respiratory care. 2011 Oct 1;56(10):1614-6.Available:https://rc.rcjournal.com/content/56/10/1614 (accessed 28.4.2023)