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August 12, 2026CureusOpen Access

Anatomic Pulmonary Lobectomy via Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery in an Adult Patient With Congenital Lobar Emphysema: A Case Report

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DVDiego A Garrido VillamilAMAndrea C Flórez MenesesCSCarlos A Rodríguez Sabogal

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Overview

Case report describes surgical intervention for congenital lobar emphysema, highlighting successful outcomes in an adult with severe infections.

Key Points

  • This report aims to detail the surgical intervention for congenital lobar emphysema in an adult patient and its outcomes.
  • Case of a 23-year-old male with congenital lobar emphysema and recurrent infections.
  • Chest computed tomography scan identified an abscess and hyperinflation of the lung lobes.
  • Right upper lobectomy was performed via video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery after antibiotic treatment.
  • Histopathological analysis confirmed bronchomalacia in the resected lobe.
  • Postoperative air leak was managed conservatively with no severe complications.
  • The patient achieved a good functional outcome post-surgery.

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Villamil et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7c203e06a85aed514b72bchttps://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.114226
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