O9.1 Bullectomy

This operation involves resection of large bullae (larger than 5cm). The procedure is most successful where there are very large cysts compressing adjacent apparently normal lung. (Mehran and Deslauriers, 1995) Giant bullae can be defined as occupying more than 50% of the hemithorax with definite displacement of adjacent lung tissue. (Laros et al., 1986)