Complex congenital lung malformation resection by uniportal VATS-case report.

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Serval ID
serval:BIB_C7BC33E47FAB
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Publication sub-type
Case report (case report): feedback on an observation with a short commentary.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Complex congenital lung malformation resection by uniportal VATS-case report.
Journal
Journal of surgical case reports
Author(s)
Hasenauer A., Forster C., Ojanguren A., Gonzalez M.
ISSN
2042-8812 (Print)
ISSN-L
2042-8812
Publication state
Published
Issued date
04/2021
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
2021
Number
4
Pages
rjab069
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Case Reports
Publication Status: epublish
Abstract
Bronchial atresia (BA) is a rare congenital pulmonary airway malformation. It is characterized by the focal stenosis of a proximal segmental bronchus associated with peripheral mucus impaction and hyperinflation of the obstructed lung segment. Most cases are identified during neonatal period or childhood. When diagnosed in adults, BA may present with recurrent infections, pneumothorax and destruction of affected parenchyma. Thoracoscopic approach to BA has proved challenging in adult patients because of repeated infections and subsequently, its inflammatory status. Herein we present a case of a 26-year-old female with left side recurrent pneumonia and pneumothorax past history. A chest computed tomography revealed a complex congenital bronchial atresia involving the left upper lobe and basal segments, associated to vascular anomalies. She underwent a successful uniportal VATS left upper lobectomy and resection of basal segments. Uniportal VATS approach is an effective and safe treatment for the management of complex congenital lung malformation.
Keywords
Surgery
Pubmed
Web of science
Open Access
Yes
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