Forlanini, C.

Japanese: Forlanini，C.（英語表記）ForlaniniC

…This type of pneumothorax is called a closed pneumothorax. It was a method used by Italian Carlo Forlanini (1847-1918) in 1882 to treat pulmonary tuberculosis. It was the main tuberculosis treatment method before the development of chemotherapy drugs, and was also commonly used in Japan until the 1950s. The lung is contracted by the pneumothorax, which allows the patient to rest and shrinks the tuberculous cavity, promoting healing. …

From [Pulmonary tuberculosis]

...Koch's discovery of the tuberculosis bacillus proved this to be true. In 1882, Italian Carlo Forlanini (1847-1918) developed artificial pneumothorax therapy as a treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis. Roentgen's discovery of X-rays in 1895 brought about a breakthrough in the clinical diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis.

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Japanese:

…このような気胸を閉鎖性気胸という。1882年イタリアのフォラニーニCarlo Forlanini(1847‐1918)が肺結核の治療のために用いた方法で，化学療法剤のなかった時代のおもな結核治療法で，日本でも，1950年代まではよく行われた。肺を気胸により萎縮させ，安静とし，結核性空洞を縮小させて，治癒を促進させる。…