Post resectional kinking of the lower lobe bronchus caused obstructive symp
toms in 2 patients following upper lobectomy. Exaggerated upward displaceme
nt of the remaining lower lobe seemed to be causative. Intrabronchial stent
ing relieved the obstruction in each case with satisfactory intermediate te
rm results. (C) 1999 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.