Herniation of the lung after video-assisted thoracic surgery

Authors
Temes, RT Talbot, WA Green, DP Wernly, JA
Citation
Rt. Temes et al., Herniation of the lung after video-assisted thoracic surgery, ANN THORAC, 72(2), 2001, pp. 606-607
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
ISSN journal
00034975 → ACNP
Volume
72
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
606 - 607
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-4975(200108)72:2<606:HOTLAV>2.0.ZU;2-T
Abstract
We report a case of lung herniation occurring following video-assisted thor acic surgery. Although lung hernias are rare, the widespread application of video-assisted thoracic surgery to patients at risk for lung hernia will l ikely result in more reports in the future. Consequently, pulmonologists an d thoracic surgeons must be aware of this condition, risk factors for devel opment, and potential methods of prevention in order to minimize the occurr ence of this complication. (C) 2001 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.