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Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
: TB, NTM, PNA ... thickening, presence of air-fluid ... Aspergillus • Nontuberculous ... mycobacteria Treatment ... #pulmonary #differential
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections 

Mycobacterial species other than those belonging to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and
(NTM) Infections ... • Nodular or cavitary ... Mimics TB with: Cavitary ... Diagnosis Of NTM ... #Infections #differential
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Skin exam for infection ... neuroexam - Oral cavity ... Medical history ... Change in clinical ... unless prior heart/lung