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Review
. 2023 Dec;44(4):861-868.
doi: 10.1016/j.ccm.2023.06.013. Epub 2023 Aug 3.

Surgical Resection in Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Pulmonary Disease

Lauren J Taylor  1 , John D Mitchell  2
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Surgical Resection in Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Pulmonary Disease

Lauren J Taylor et al. Clin Chest Med. 2023 Dec.

Abstract

Rates of nontuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease are increasing worldwide, particularly in the United States and other developed countries. While multidrug antimicrobial therapy is the mainstay of treatment, surgical resection has emerged as an important adjunct. In this article, we will review the indications for surgery, preoperative considerations, surgical techniques, and postoperative outcomes.

Keywords: Lung resection; Minimally invasive thoracic surgery; Nontuberculous mycobacteria.

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