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Identify Procedure
-Lobectomy- Prevent spreading of a disease or cancer


List diseases is it used for
-Tuberculosis (chronic) bacterial infection that often infects the lungs
-Emphysema

Explain Procedure
-Removal of one or two lobes
-Thoracotomy 

Explain the pathophysiology of the disease and how this procedure will benefit the patient.
-TB----
-Emphysema---

Long term care – meds, testing, etc.
-PFT’s
-Smoking cessation program
-Brochopulmonary rehab
-Antibiotics
-Self care

Prognosis
-FVC, TLC and FEV1 reduction after surgery 
-Eliminates the medical problem or it slows their disease’s progression/eases symptoms