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  • Pulmonology
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Critical Care Medicine

Background:

  • Lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) is a standard treatment for selected emphysema patients, enhancing exercise tolerance and lung function.
  • LVRS is typically performed electively and is contraindicated in acute cardiorespiratory failure.

Observation:

  • A patient with severe emphysema experienced acute respiratory failure and decompensated cor pulmonale.
  • The patient required venoarterial extracorporeal life support (VA-ECLS) for life-saving intervention.

Findings:

  • The patient successfully underwent LVRS while on VA-ECLS, with the surgery intended to facilitate weaning from support.
  • Complete functional recovery was achieved within 4 months post-procedure.

Implications:

  • This case demonstrates the potential feasibility and benefit of LVRS in critically ill emphysema patients with acute respiratory failure.
  • It suggests that advanced life support measures like VA-ECLS can enable surgical intervention in previously contraindicated scenarios, leading to positive outcomes.