What is bronchiectasis surgery?
Disease description:
Recently, my friend is undergoing surgery for bronchiectasis. I'd like to ask, what exactly does this surgery involve?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yuan Qing
In general, bronchial dilation surgery is a common procedure for treating bronchial diseases, aimed at improving respiratory symptoms in patients. The surgery primarily achieves bronchial expansion through radiation or other interventional techniques. There are two types: one is complete dilation, which fully expands the bronchus, and the other is partial dilation, which expands only a portion of the bronchus. The procedure can improve patients' breathing and enhance their quality of life. Generally, the surgical risk is low, although some side effects such as pain and fever may occur after surgery.
