Experience of the Nsc Fpa Clinic: Pneumonectomy for Pulmonary Aspergillosis

Journal of Thoracic Disease and Cardiothoracic Surgery 2026 Open access

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Authors: М. С. Опанасенко, B. М. Коnіk, О. V. Tereshkovich, Ya. S. Stavytska, A.M. Stepaniuk, E. M. Mayetny, V. I. Lysenko, O. M. Fashchuk, L. I. Levanda, O. D. Shestakova
DOI: 10.31579/2693-2156/157
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Abstract

Over the past 18 years, we have observed 30 patients with aspergillosis of the lungs and pleura who were operated on. Among them, 5 patients underwent pneumonectomy (pleuropneumonectomy), which was 16.6%. The average age of the operated patients was 34.6 years. In 3 (60.0%) cases, aspergillosis infection was manifested by recurrent hemoptysis and pulmonary hemorrhages. The background for the occurrence of aspergilloma in all patients (100%) was pulmonary tuberculosis or post-tuberculosis changes. Complicated aspergilloma was diagnosed in all patients, in one in combination with aspergillosis empyema. All patients had an ASA 3 surgical risk.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Antifungal resistance and susceptibility Fungal Infections and Studies Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Thoracic Disease and Cardiothoracic Surgery
Volume
07
Issue
01
Pages
01–06
Publication date
18 February 2026
Language
EN