Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Pneumothorax-II

Pneumothorax-II

Pneumothorax is a medical condition defined by the buildup of air in the pleural space between the lungs and the chest wall. This accumulation of air can lead to partial or complete lung collapse, resulting in a range of clinical manifestations. Understanding the clinical presentation and effective management strategies is crucial for healthcare professionals in providing timely and appropriate care to individuals with pneumothorax.
Clinical Manifestations:

Endoscopic Studies I: Bronchoscopy and Thoracoscopy

Endoscopic Studies I: Bronchoscopy and Thoracoscopy

Endoscopy is a non-surgical medical technique used to examine a person's internal organs and vessels. This lesson will focus on two types of endoscopic studies: bronchoscopy and thoracoscopy.
Bronchoscopy
Description
Bronchoscopy is a procedure that involves direct visualization of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. A flexible fiber optic or rigid bronchoscope is used to carry out the procedure. The fiber-optic bronchoscope is more frequently used due to...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Reducing the Number of Distractors in Multiple-Choice Questions: A Randomized Study in Undergraduate Medical Education.

Perspectives on medical education·2026

Same author

"Complex segmentectomies: Comparison with simple and effect of experience on postoperative outcomes".

European journal of surgical oncology : the journal of the European Society of Surgical Oncology and the British Association of Surgical Oncology·2025

Same author

Segmental Arterial Mediolysis and Pheochromocytoma: A Case Report.

Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR·2023

Same author

Mapping early serum proteome signatures of liver regeneration in living donor liver transplant cases.

BioFactors (Oxford, England)·2023

Same author

Photodynamic nasal SARS-CoV-2 decolonization shortens infectivity and influences specific T-Cell responses.

Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology·2023

Same author

Evaluation of the quality of multiple-choice questions according to the students' academic level.

BMC medical education·2022

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 21, 2026

Thoracoscopic Extended Right Middle Plus Lower Sleeve Lobectomy for Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer

Thoracoscopic Extended Right Middle Plus Lower Sleeve Lobectomy for Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer

Published on: February 27, 2026

Middle lobectomy after pneumonectomy.

Jorge Quiroga¹, José María G Prim, Milagros Moldes

¹Thoracic Surgery Service, Santiago University Hospital, Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain. quirojo@hotmail.com

Asian Cardiovascular & Thoracic Annals

|August 1, 2009

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

A middle lobectomy successfully removed lung cancer metastasis in a 59-year-old man. This procedure followed a prior left pneumonectomy for primary pulmonary adenocarcinoma.

More Related Videos

Robotic-assisted Left Pneumonectomy For Vanishing Lung Syndrome

Robotic-assisted Left Pneumonectomy For Vanishing Lung Syndrome

Published on: January 23, 2026

Subcostal Specimen Removal in Completely Portal Robotic Lobectomy

Subcostal Specimen Removal in Completely Portal Robotic Lobectomy

Published on: April 19, 2024

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 21, 2026

Thoracoscopic Extended Right Middle Plus Lower Sleeve Lobectomy for Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer

Thoracoscopic Extended Right Middle Plus Lower Sleeve Lobectomy for Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer

Published on: February 27, 2026

Robotic-assisted Left Pneumonectomy For Vanishing Lung Syndrome

Robotic-assisted Left Pneumonectomy For Vanishing Lung Syndrome

Published on: January 23, 2026

Subcostal Specimen Removal in Completely Portal Robotic Lobectomy

Subcostal Specimen Removal in Completely Portal Robotic Lobectomy

Published on: April 19, 2024

Area of Science:

Thoracic Surgery
Oncology
Pulmonary Medicine

Background:

Lung cancer metastasis can occur after initial treatment.
Surgical resection is a key treatment modality for selected metastatic lung disease.
Previous lung resections present unique surgical challenges.

Observation:

A 59-year-old male patient presented with metastatic disease.
The metastasis was located in the middle lobe of the lung.
The patient had a history of left pneumonectomy for pulmonary adenocarcinoma.

Findings:

The patient underwent a successful middle lobectomy.
The surgical procedure effectively addressed the metastatic lung lesion.
This indicates the feasibility of further resection in patients with prior lung surgery.

Implications:

Metastasis from pulmonary adenocarcinoma can be managed with further surgical intervention.
Lung-sparing surgery, like lobectomy, is a viable option even after pneumonectomy.
This case highlights the importance of multidisciplinary care in managing advanced lung cancer.