A lethal tension pneumothorax during minimally invasive coronary artery bypass surgery: Can transesophageal echocardiography pick it.

Minimally invasive cardiac surgery is establishing itself as the standard of care across the world. MICS CABG is currently performed in only a few centers. Hemodynamics disturbances are peculiar during MICS CABG due to space constraints. We report a 70‑year‑old man who underwent MICS CABG who developed tension pneumothorax during revascularization that was diagnosed in a novel way.

Selective lobar blockade in minimally invasive coronary artery bypass grafting: A technical advantage in patients with low respiratory reserve that precludes one‑lung ventilation.

Minimally invasive cardiac surgery/coronary artery bypass grafting (MICS CABG) is performed through a small 2 inch left thoracotomy incision. Lung isolation is must during MICS CABG. Oxygenation with one‑lung ventilation can be difficult, especially during supine position. We report a case of a 53‑year‑old male patient who underwent MICS CABG with the selective lobar blockade.