Migration of Hem-O-Lok clip into the bronchus after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery accompanied by Pseudomonas aeruginosa: a case report.
The Hem-O-Lok clip is frequently used as a surgical consumable for the occlusion of blood vessels and bronchi during Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS). However, there is limited available literature addressing the potential complications associated with its clinical application.
This article reports a patient with bronchiectasis who underwent VATS for treatment of hemoptysis on August 12, 2021. During the postoperative follow-up, chest CT scan accidentally revealed a displaced Hem-O-Lok clip located within the tracheal lumem on April 12, 2024. After the Hem-O-Lok clip successfully retrieved via bronchoscopy, the patient's condition significantly improved.
This case suggests a potential risk of Hem-O-Lok clip detachment after VATS, underscoring the importance of maintaining clinical vigilance and controlling chronic infection in postoperative patient management.
This article reports a patient with bronchiectasis who underwent VATS for treatment of hemoptysis on August 12, 2021. During the postoperative follow-up, chest CT scan accidentally revealed a displaced Hem-O-Lok clip located within the tracheal lumem on April 12, 2024. After the Hem-O-Lok clip successfully retrieved via bronchoscopy, the patient's condition significantly improved.
This case suggests a potential risk of Hem-O-Lok clip detachment after VATS, underscoring the importance of maintaining clinical vigilance and controlling chronic infection in postoperative patient management.
Authors
Meng Meng, Ren Ren, Hu Hu, Liu Liu, Qu Qu, Wu Wu, Liao Liao, Wang Wang, Cai Cai, Mao Mao, Fang Fang
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