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ArticleJournal of cardiothoracic surgery2026

Reinforcement mesh repair for persistent pleural leakage following VATS lobectomy: a case report and clinical insights.

Marco Lizwan, Ming Li Cynthia Chia

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Article in Journal of cardiothoracic surgery, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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2 authors.

Marco LizwanDepartment of Cardiothoracic Surgery, National Heart Centre Singapore, 5 Hospital Dr, Singapore, 169609, Singapore. marco.lizwan@mohh.com.sg.
Ming Li Cynthia ChiaDepartment of Cardiothoracic Surgery, National Heart Centre Singapore, 5 Hospital Dr, Singapore, 169609, Singapore.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Early chest drain removal and discharge are standard in enhanced-recovery protocols after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) lobectomy, but rare wound complications may arise. We report a 71-year-old man who underwent uneventful 3-port right VATS lower lobectomy. The utility access incision measured approximately 3.5 cm, was protected with a SurgiSleeve

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Lung NeoplasmsPleural EffusionPneumonectomyPostoperative ComplicationsSurgical MeshThoracic Surgery, Video-AssistedAgedHumansMalePleural effusionPleural leakageProlene® meshSurgical reinforcementVATS lobectomy

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PMID42324485
PMCPMC13548715

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