Why is tuberculosis common in the upper lobe?

Recurrent tuberculosis (reinfection and postprimary tuberculosis due to reactivation) predominantly involves the apical and posterior segments of the upper lobes and the superior segments of the lower lobes because of the relatively higher oxygen tension and delayed lymphatic drainage in these areas.

What is PTB both upper lungs?

Pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This microorganism not only infects the lung but also other organs such as brain, kidneys and lymph nodes.

How serious is a lobectomy?

A lobectomy is a major surgery and it has some risks, such as: Infection. A collapsed lung, which prevents your lung from filling with air when you breathe in. Air or fluid leaking into your chest.

What is the best medicine for PTB?

If you have an active TB disease you will probably be treated with a combination of antibacterial medications for a period of six to 12 months. The most common treatment for active TB is isoniazid INH in combination with three other drugs—rifampin, pyrazinamide and ethambutol.

Is a lobectomy serious?

A lobectomy is a major surgery with serious risks and potential complications. You may have less invasive treatment options. Consider getting a second opinion about all your treatment choices before having a lobectomy. Your doctor may also remove nearby lymph nodes to examine them in the laboratory for cancer cells.

What is the posterior approach for right upper lobectomy?

The first stage of the posterior approach for right upper lobectomy is the dissection of the interlobar portion of the pulmonary artery within the major fissure. This step can be tedious when the fissure is incomplete or inflammatory, but it is always feasible. Opening the fissure may lead to troublesome minor pulmonary tears and oozing.

Why is right upper lobectomy the most common lung resection?

Because lung cancer most often develops in the right upper lobe, right upper lobectomy is the most performed resection. However, it is not the simplest one, due to the features of its vascular and bronchial anatomy.

What does PTB stand for in medical terms?

PTB, RIGHT UPPER LOBE. PTB stands for Pulmonary Tuberculosis. It is located in your right lung, the upper lobe. You were exposed to the bacteria, could have been by a cough or sneeze. It can usually be easily treated with antibiotics. See your doctor and follow all prescriptions EXACTLY as prescribed.

What are the advantages of the anterior approach to thoracoscopic lobectomy?

The anterior approach, which is the most commonly used for thoracoscopic lobectomies, has some advantages: it is rather simple, mimics the anterior dissection of the truncus anterior and of the upper vein as done via open surgery, and eliminates the need to dissect the fissure, if the latter is too difficult to open and dissect (2).