With a life support due to cerebral hemorrhage, Mom needs a bronchinal resection. What possible side effects?

My mother had a traffic accident three years ago. She couldn't walk properly. Three weeks ago, she fell down and had a cerebral hemorrhage. She was taken to hospital three hours later. It was late. Her left limbs couldn't move. She has been dependent on a life support device. Now her doctor suggests that she should undergo a bronchial resection. I do know that her conditions will last for a long time and that it means a huge amount of expense. Even if she does have the surgery, she is said to have little hope of full recovery. I wonder what the side effects of this resection will be. Please let me know.

From immensely worried in Korea

With a life support due to cerebral hemorrhage, Mom needs a bronchinal resection. What possible side effects?
My mother had a traffic accident three years ago. She couldn't walk properly. Three weeks ago, she fell down and had a cerebral hemorrhage. She was taken to hospital three hours later. It was late. Her left limbs couldn't move. She has been dependent on a life support device. Now her doctor suggests that she should undergo a bronchial resection. I do know that her conditions will last for a long time and that it means a huge amount of expense. Even if she does have the surgery, she is said to have little hope of full recovery. I wonder what the side effects of this resection will be. Please let me know.

From immensely worried in Korea


P.S. She is suffering from diabetes and hypertension.

I am very sorry to hear about your mother. I agree with the other poster. It is time to sit down with her doctor(s) and have a serious discussion about your goals for your mother's care. Are you hoping for a cure or do you just want to keep her comfortable? If you just want to keep her comfortable, will the surgery help her do that? I am not sure what a bronchinal resection is, but if it is a tracheotomy, some people think that it does keep people more comfortable on life support...others think it just prolongs suffering. It is a very difficult situation, and I hope you are able to come to a decision that is right for your mom and for your family. Take care.

Ask the doctor.