Bullectomy used to treat a patient with pulmonary vesicles related to COVID-19: A case report

World J Clin Cases. 2022 Jan 21;10(3):1086-1092. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i3.1086.

Abstract

Background: The corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been a pandemic for more than one year and estimated to affect the whole world in the near future.

Case summary: Here we reported that one COVID-19 patient with vesicles was treated by bullectomy. The patient's perioperative laboratory tests were analyzed. The pathological findings of bullectomy were described and compared with those of common bulla cases.

Conclusion: This patient with vesicles underwent bullectomy and had a poor prognosis. He showed diffuse alveolar damage and extensive necrosis in bullectomy specimen. We hope our report will be of interest for clinicians who will treat COVID-19 patients in the future.

Keywords: Case report; Corona Virus Disease 2019; Pulmonary vesicle; Surgical treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports