Case report highlights bronchial sleeve resection's effectiveness for recurrent squamous cell carcinoma with hemoptysis, improving symptoms and lung function.
Key Points
To demonstrate the feasibility of bronchial sleeve resection in treating recurrent endobronchial lung cancer while preserving lung function.
Described case of a 74-year-old man with recurrent squamous cell carcinoma and hemoptysis
Performed bronchial sleeve resection while managing comorbidities and antiplatelet therapy
Assessed lung function pre- and post-operatively
Postoperative symptomatic improvement with no significant loss of pulmonary capacity
Successful tumor removal while preserving lung function
Patient capable of undergoing further systemic therapies