[Rare complications and procedural errors in thoracic surgery]

Analysis of postoperative mortality is carried out by the authors on the basis of studying case records, operation records, follow up lists of complicated patients, results of autopsy as well as clinico-anatomical conferences and personal cases of 418 operated patients. It was established that methodical and technical defects during the operation on the lungs contributed to lethal outcomes in 13.8% of all dead patients. Majority of methodical and technical defects in their basis resulted from errors in anatomical orientation. Among the causes of these defects of great importance are some elements of carelessness and inattentiveness in working with large vessels and in performing hemostasis. Prophylaxis of fatal defects during the operation is based on a good anatomical and surgical school, personal experience, knowledge and abilities of surgeons.