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Is Surgery Recommended For COPD And Bilateral Bullous Emphysema On Right Side?
Sir, I am Muzahid Hossen from Bangladesh. My father is suffering in chest disease. He has bilateral emphysematous bullae more marked in the right with COPD. He is 52 years old. He needs emergency surgery because it is gathering air in his chest and he feels problem to breath up. Bangladeshi doctors says it is very risky to do this surgery. They refer to go to India. I am attesting all the report of his resent test. If it is possible to do this surgery for you please contract me. I will go there as soon as possible.It will very helpful to me if you suggest me where should i go for better treatment. I will be very grateful to you if you replay me. ours Faithfully, Muzahid Hossen Mobile: 0000 e-mail: YYYY@YYYY / YYYY@YYYY
Mon, 23 Mar 2020
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It's Dr Jolanda responding.
Yes in pacientes with COPD and bullae emphysematous it is recommended the surgery and the fact that his age is young it will improve much his lung function. But you need a lung specialised clinic and a thoracic surgeon for these.
Dr.Jolanda
It's Dr Jolanda responding.
Yes in pacientes with COPD and bullae emphysematous it is recommended the surgery and the fact that his age is young it will improve much his lung function. But you need a lung specialised clinic and a thoracic surgeon for these.
Dr.Jolanda
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