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Lobectomy, Cavitary lung lesion and VATS vs Thoracotomy
MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Dec 29, 2021 | Replies (26)Comment receiving replies
@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.
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@amn17.....I’m in Southwest Florida. Where are you? I don’t know how long I’ve had the cavity but it was 2.1 cm in June and 2.5 cm in Sept. I’ve been on antibiotics since June. There were massive infections around the cavity which have dissipated but the cavity as of yet has not been reduced. It is located near the lung exterior and laparoscopy is suggested if it continues to be drug resistant. When and where will you have your surgery? I will have mine at National Jewish Health in Denver. But again they want me to continue antibiotics for at least another 6 months maybe more.