Foreign body removal by a lung-sparing bronchotomy

Henri De Lesquen1, Michael Cardinale2, Marie Bergez3

  • 1Thoracic surgery and oesophagus diseases Hôpital Nord, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille Aix-Marseille University Marseille, France.

Summary

This tutorial details a lung-sparing surgery to remove an aspirated foreign body using transthoracic bronchotomy. This conservative approach successfully removed a pushpin, avoiding lung resection and potential airway complications.