ArticleJournal of cardiothoracic surgery2025
Migration of Hem-O-Lok clip into the bronchus after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery accompanied by Pseudomonas aeruginosa: a case report.
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- Migration of a Hem-O-Lok clip into the cecal lumen following laparoscopic appendectomy: a case report.BMC gastroenterology · 2026Article
- Late expectoration of an arterial hemolock clip after segmentectomy for pulmonary fibrohistiocytic tumour.Lung India : official organ of Indian Chest Society · 2026Article
- Safety tips for pulmonary artery management using clipping combined with an energy device: a surgical technique in robotic-assisted thoracic surgery.Journal of visualized surgery · 2026Article
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backgroundThe Hem-O-Lok clip is frequently used as a surgical consumable for the occlusion of blood vessels and bronchi during Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS). However, there is limited available literature addressing the potential complications associated with its clinical application. CASE PRESENTATION: This article reports a patient with bronchiectasis who underwent VATS for treatment of hemoptysis on August 12, 2021. During the postoperative follow-up, chest CT scan accidentally revealed a displaced Hem-O-Lok clip located within the tracheal lumem on April 12, 2024. After the Hem-O-Lok clip successfully retrieved via bronchoscopy, the patient's condition significantly improved.
conclusionThis 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.
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