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Long term results of lung resection in cystic fibrosis patients with localised lung disease
  1. J S A Lucas1,
  2. G J Connett1,
  3. J Fairhurst2
  1. 1Department of Paediatrics, Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road, Southampton SO16 6YD, UK; garyconnett@suht.freeserve.co.uk
  2. 2Department of Paediatric Radiology, Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road, Southampton SO16 6YD, UK

https://doi.org/10.1136/adc.86.1.66

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    We have previously reported favourable short term outcomes following lobectomy in six children with cystic fibrosis and severe localised bronchiectasis (range 6 months to 6 years post-operation).1 Prior to surgery all had significant respiratory symptoms despite aggressive conventional treatment, including frequent courses of intravenous antibiotics. Computerised tomography and ventilation scans showed severe localised disease with little or no evidence for bronchiectasis elsewhere. Lung function was maintained or improved …

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