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Postpneumonectomy Empyema Following SARS-CoV-2 Infection in a Patient with Metastatic Lung Cancer

G. Yankov

G. Yankov

Department of Pulmonary Diseases, SBALBB “Sv. Sofia”, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University – SofiaBulgaria
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M. Alexieva

M. Alexieva

Department of Pulmonary Diseases, SBALBB “Sv. Sofia”, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University – SofiaBulgaria
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S. Yankova

S. Yankova

Department of Pediatrics, SHATCD “Prof. Ivan Mitev”, Medical University – SofiaBulgaria
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Yankova, S.
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E. Mekov

E. Mekov

Department of Occupational Diseases, UMHAT “Sv. Ivan Rilski”, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University – SofiaBulgaria
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Jul 11, 2022
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Published Online: Jul 11, 2022
Page range: 39 - 42
Received: Apr 08, 2022
Accepted: May 09, 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/amb-2022-0018
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We present a case of a male patient who underwent right-sided pneumonectomy due to central low-grade squamous cell carcinoma of the right lung, chemo-, radio-, and immunotherapy. However, the disease progressed. In addition the patient got SARSCoV-2 pneumonia in the left lung, followed by postpneumonectomy empyema. Right-sided uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopy, debridement, and definitive drainage of the pleural cavity were performed.

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