Lung Decortication Surgery: A Patient’s Journey Back to Breathing Freely
For patients struggling with persistent breathlessness, chest pain, or recurrent infections, everyday life can feel exhausting. Lung decortication surgery is often recommended when the lung becomes trapped by a thick, stiff layer of tissue—commonly following long-standing infections, empyema, or inflammation. While the word “surgery” can sound daunting, the real story of lung decortication is often […]