Right upper lobe lung cancer: Resection through left anterior mediastinotomy

We describe the case of a 55-year-old woman who underwent a left pneumonectomy for lung carcinoma. Four years later, a radiological examination revealed a hypermetabolic nodule in the right upper lobe, which was located in the left hemithorax because of right lung hyperinflation and a mediastinal shift to the left. Wedge resection was carried out through a left anterior mediastinotomy. We believe that an anterior mediastinotomy represents a valuable option for the management of recurrent lung cancer after previous surgery.
Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Thoracic Source Type: research