Yes, the intent of the surgery was two fold. One to remove the cavity, two to get 3 biopsy samples, one from each lobe on the right side. At the time, MAC was positive but Wegeners granulomatosis was suspected. With the resection unsuccessful, so were 2 of the 3 biopsy samples all due to the scar tissue. The one remaining sample was eventually sent to the NJH pathologist which confirmed just the MAC.
Wegener's would have required low dose radiation treatment, so I started the big 3 and Amikacin iv the next day.
- Rick