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  • Empyema
  • Hemothorax

Lung Decortication

Lung decortication is a surgical procedure to remove a thick, fibrous pleural rind that restricts lung expansion, most commonly resulting from chronic empyema, hemothorax, or fibrothorax. The operation restores pulmonary compliance, reestablishes normal intrathoracic mechanics, and improves ventilation perfusion matching by allowing the lung to fully reexpand. Optimal outcomes depend on patient selection, as those with significant pleural fibrosis but preserved parenchymal function experience the greatest benefit. Preoperative imaging, careful surgical planning, and meticulous intraoperative technique are essential to minimize complications and achieve functional recovery. By participating in this course, clinicians enhance their understanding of the indications, anatomy, physiology, and surgical principles underlying lung decortication. They gain competence in identifying appropriate surgical candidates, interpreting imaging to guide operative planning, and applying evidence-based perioperative management strategies to optimize patient outcomes. Interprofessional collaboration and care coordination principles will be emphasized to promote patient safety, minimize complications, and improve postoperative respiratory function and quality of life.

Credit & MOC Details

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Credit types

AAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.5 creditsAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.5 creditsNursingUp to 1.5 creditsPharmacyUp to 1.5 credits

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABPATH — Lifelong LearningUp to 1.5 pointsABA — Lifelong LearningUp to 1.5 pointsABTS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABIM — Medical KnowledgeUp to 1.5 pointsABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABP — Lifelong Learning and Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABTS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 points

FDA REMS

No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

Target Specialties

Cross-Specialty

Relevant across 11 specialties.

Pricing

Fee varies

This provider typically $49–98

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  • Article / monograph / reference
  • includes Online course / module
  • Credit · Up to 1.5 credits
  • MOC · Up to 1.5 points
  • Fee varies · this provider typically $49–98
  • Released
    Sep 1, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 1, 2029 3 years left

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