Migration of Hem-O-Lok clip into the bronchus after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery accompanied by Pseudomonas aeruginosa: a case report
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
- Chenyu Mao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1801-5406)
- Huiyun Liao
- Ziyi Hu
- Ying Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1368-6497)
- Lei Qu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2129-5253)
- Yanwen Wu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7782-4153)
- Haichao Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6866-1284)
- Yao Fang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4780-1791)
- Juan Ren (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8360-8286)
- Bin Meng
- Xiaoyin Cai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2456-1115)
Institutions
- Wuhan University of Technology (CN)
- Central Hospital of Wuhan (CN)
- Wuhan General Hospital of Guangzhou (CN)
- Wuhan University of Science and Technology (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Published
- 2025-10-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-025-03610-8
- Primary Topic
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00