Posted On : Jul 24 , 2024
Posted By : CureSureMedico Team
Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious bacterial infection that involves the lungs, caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Pulmonary TB surgical treatment, that mainly consists of anatomical lung resection is needed in some cases. They work with hospitals and professionals who are well experienced in handling pulmonary tuberculosis cases to make medical tourism easier for patients across the globe, connecting them with clinics that can provide full patient journey care.
Understanding Pulmonary Tuberculosis (TB)
What is Pulmonary TB?
Pulmonary TB is an airborne bacterial infection that mainly involves lungs, but it can disseminate to other sites of the body. The Symptoms of pulmonary TB are:
A cough that lasts longer than three weeks
Chest pain
Coughing up blood or sputum
Fatigue
Weight loss
Fever
Night sweats
Causes and Risk Factors
Pulmonary TB:Caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is transmitted via droplets in the air produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes or speaks. Risk factors include:
Closely being near with any affected individual of TB
Compromised immune system (e.g. caused by HIV/AIDS, diabetes etc.)
High-density conditions for living or working
Malnutrition
Diagnosis and Treatment
Diagnosing Pulmonary TB
The diagnosis of pulmonary TB is primarily based on the clinical evaluation, supplemented with bacteriological and nonbacteriological tests. Key diagnostic steps include:
TST( Tuberculin skin Test): It detects TB infection.
Chest X-rays : to identify the presence of any abnormality in your lungs.
Sputum Tests: For spute to examine it for Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Blood tests. Blood test results are also used to help diagnose this disease and gauge the TB infection with overall health status
Treatment Options
There is a rule that medical therapy comes first to treat pulmonary TB but in some cases, surgery must be done. Surgical treatment Pulmonary TB : The fundamental surgical operation of pulmonary tb is anatomic lung resection.
Anatomical Lung Resection
Operation [OP]: Resection of the pathologic part of lung Segmentectomy, Lobectomy or Pneumonectomy may be required based on the disease burden.
Goal: Removal of disease lung to have access better for infection control and improve breathing, etc.
It is a complex procedure: Due to the complicated anatomy of the lungs and desired preservation of as much healthy lung tissue that makes it a challenging technique for thoracic surgeons.
CureSureMedico’s Role
Comprehensive care coordination
CureSureMedico offers a comprehensive service that ensures they provide the best care for pulmonary TB patients, such as
First approach: includes Date Coordination for consultation with leading thoracic surgeons to both establish diagnosis and create treatment plan.
Travel Logistics: Booking the travel and accommodation for overseas patients travelling to India in search of treatment.
Treatment Planning: Scheduling of surgeries and postoperative In-care.
Post-Treatment Support: Providing Continuing Care and Duress Yarning after a successful treatment process.|
Expert Medical Team
CureSureMedico partners with renowned hospitals and experienced thoracic surgeons specializing in pulmonary TB surgery. Their team is dedicated to providing personalized care tailored to each patient’s needs.
Seamless Medical Journey
CureSureMedico is bridging the gap between diagnosis to recovery for all the patients suffering from pulmonary TB. Their Integral Technique includes:
Comprehensive Treatment Plans: Tailored to the patient, based on recent medical science and practice.
Patient Advocacy - Helping with insurance claims and ensuring all medical services are paid for
Ongoing Support: continued support and communication throughout the duration of treatment to answer any questions or address concerns.
Although pulmonary tuberculosis can have a significant impact on quality of life, the right treatment may help patients manage symptoms and get healthier. CureSureMedico has a very expert coordination to provide the best care for cure of pulmonary TB, so it is considered as an alternative option when people are looking some better solution. CureSureMedico ensures patients an integrated journey towards successfully getting treatment by connecting them with top medical services in the world.
