An unusual cause of breathlessness after lobectomy for lung cancer.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Localized bronchomalacia as a cause of breathlessness after lobectomy is an unusual complication. This condition was diagnosed with bronchoscopy and delineated by spiral computed tomographic scan. Stenting the lesion resulted in a successful outcome.
Medical subject headings
- Airway Obstruction
- Bronchi
- Carcinoma, Squamous Cell
- Dyspnea
- Lung Neoplasms
- Pneumonectomy
- Postoperative Complications