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http://dx.doi.org/10.4046/trd.2009.66.3.216

A Case of Bronchial Obstruction Due to Bronchial Angulation after Upper Lobectomy  

Lee, Ho-Su (Department of Internal Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine)
Yim, Ji-Hye (Department of Internal Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine)
Kim, Woo-Jin (Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Kangwon National University)
Shin, Ji-Hoon (Department of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine)
Oh, Yeon-Mok (Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine)
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Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases / v.66, no.3, 2009 , pp. 216-219 More about this Journal
Abstract
A bronchial obstruction of the remaining lung is a rare complication of thoracic surgery. We report a case of this rare complication after a right upper lobectomy due to a giant bulla. Post-resectional angulation of the bronchus intermedius caused the bronchial obstruction. An intrabronchial stent was inserted into the bronchus intermedius, which relieved the obstruction.
Keywords
Lobectomy; Obstruction; Stents;
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