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Post-pneumonectomy Cardiac Herniation Management: A Rare Case

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Cardiac herniation is an uncommon complication of pneumonectomy. It usually occurs when a defect is made in the pericardium during the surgical resection of the lung. It is a life-threatening complication; even after surgical correction, morbidity and mortality rates remain high. We present a case of right-sided cardiac herniation after extrapleural pneumonectomy. This case report describes the difficulty in diagnosing and managing this rare complication. It discusses the causes and pathophysiology of cardiac herniation. We have described the clinical presentation and tools to diagnose such cases. In this case report, we have discussed the available treatment options and measures to prevent this complication. In any patient who acutely deteriorates post-pneumonectomy, cardiac herniation must be considered as one of the differential diagnoses.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.90288

Authors: Noor ul Huda, Sadia Ali, Ahsun Khan, Saad Ur Rehman, Muhammad Faisal

Institution: Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Center

Language: English

Topic: Trauma Management and Diagnosis

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4413442224