Pulmonary artery resection and reconstruction in locally advanced lung cancer with moderate hemoptysis

Lobectomy with pulmonary artery (PA) angioplasty in locally advanced lung cancer is an alternative to pneumonectomy. It is feasible, oncologically effective and the procedure of choice in patients with recurrent hemoptysis and limited pulmonary reserves. We present a case of a successful left upper lobectomy with PA resection and reconstruction by an autologous pericardial patch.Copyright © 2022 EDIZIONI MINERVA MEDICA.

Postpneumonectomy Empyema Following SARS-CoV-2 Infection in a Patient with Metastatic Lung Cancer

We present a case of a male patient who underwent right-sided pneumonectomy due to central low-grade squamous cell carcinoma of the right lung, chemo-, radio-, and immunotherapy. However, the disease progressed. In addition the patient got SARSCoV-2 pneumonia in the left lung, followed by postpneumonectomy empyema. Right-sided uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopy, debridement, and definitive drainage of the pleural cavity were performed.