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Lobectomy, Cavitary lung lesion and VATS vs Thoracotomy
MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Dec 29, 2021 | Replies (26)Comment receiving replies
@amn17 I have a lung cavity too and will have the surgery this spring if antibiotics don’t close it. I am very interested in reading responses to your question. Thank you for bringing it up. I’d also love to hear from anyone who had a lung cavity that was closed with antibiotics used consistently over a 6 month period. Thanks!
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Hi @amn17 Are you on daily meds? I was on 3x week meds for 2 years without cavity closure, but when I changed to daily meds and Inhaled Amakacin they closed. All the best.
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@hydrang3a Thanks for your response. I can share my experience... I was on antibiotics for almost 2 years but not just they didn't help but the cavity got bigger and became a source for more infections and the cavity wall got thicker too. It depends on the cavity I assume, whether its localized and how big it is but I doubt if its bigger than 4cm for it to close by itself.
Where do you live? and how long after you were diagnosed they considered surgery for you? Thanks.