
Middle aged female with recurrent LRTI is adviced CT thorax. Based on these images will you advice lobectomy? Justify your answer .Bronchieactasis is localized to left lower lobe and recurrent severe infections will be an indication to consider lobectomy.Complicating factor is evolving emphysema in left upper lobe, V/Q scan,Bronchoscopy and lung function needs to be carefully done before taking decision on surgery.
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