Case report demonstrates effective treatment of respiratory failure caused by mediastinal compression in a patient with giant bulla, highlighting surgical intervention efficacy.
INTRODUCTION: We present the case of a giant emphysematous bulla resulting in deteriorating respiratory condition due to severe mediastinal compression that was successfully treated with emergency intracavitary drainage followed by elective right upper lobectomy.
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