Lung Decortication

Lung Decortication Lung decortication is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of a dysfunctional layer covering the lungs known as the pleural membrane. The primary aim of performing lung decortication is to be able to promote proper lung... More

Lung Decortication Lung decortication is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of a dysfunctional layer covering the lungs known as the pleural membrane. The primary aim of performing lung decortication is to be able to promote proper lung expansion and chest wall compliance. Inability of the lungs can definitely cause severe breathing problems and can eventually lead to lung collapse if not addressed immediately. A dysfunctional pleural membrane can serve as a tight belt to the lungs preventing it to function normally. If lung decortication is done, this belt can definitely be loosened thus being able to achieve the return of chest wall compliance. As chest compliance normalize, so as the vital signs of the patient is because the symptoms also lessen gradually. One of the medical conditions which may necessitate lung decortication is fibrothorax. Fibrothorax is an abnormal condition in the lungs wherein fibrous tissues or hardened tissues actually develop abnormally ov Less