Delayed diagnosis of contralateral tension pneumothorax during robotic lung wedge resection

Robotic thoracic surgery is on the rise as a minimally invasive alternative to open thoracic procedures. One lung isolation and ventilation is an essential component of these procedures and comes with its own set of cardiopulmonary changes. Contralateral tension pneumothorax can occur during one lung ventilation and requires prompt diagnosis and intervention to prevent cardiovascular collapse.
Source: Journal of Clinical Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research