HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Is The Life Span After Removal Of Lobar Emphysema?

I have a granddaughter that just had her middle right lobe of her lung removed due to lobar emphysema. She is five weeks old now. What are the chances of another lobe developing this condition? Will she have any other affects or a shortened life span because of this?
Tue, 28 Jun 2016
Report Abuse
Pulmonologist,  's  Response
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Your grand daughter is having congenital emphysema.
And this can be develop in other lobes of lungs in future life.
Surgery is not the only option for lobar emphysema.
At present, she undergone surgery is ok. But if she develops emphysema into future then no need for surgery. She should first start medical management of emphysema which includes inhaled bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS).
Exact percentage of chances of future development of emphysema is difficult to tell. But over all in whole life she is having 50-60% chances.
And definitely, this will hamper her quality of life and life expectancy also.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your grand daughter. Thanks.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Emphysema


Loading Online Doctors....
What Is The Life Span After Removal Of Lobar Emphysema?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Your grand daughter is having congenital emphysema. And this can be develop in other lobes of lungs in future life. Surgery is not the only option for lobar emphysema. At present, she undergone surgery is ok. But if she develops emphysema into future then no need for surgery. She should first start medical management of emphysema which includes inhaled bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS). Exact percentage of chances of future development of emphysema is difficult to tell. But over all in whole life she is having 50-60% chances. And definitely, this will hamper her quality of life and life expectancy also. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your grand daughter. Thanks.