# Tracheal Injury Following Video-Assisted Thoracoscopy Surgery Lobectomy

## TL;DR

A rare tracheal injury occurred during lung surgery and was successfully treated, highlighting the need for quick detection and action.

## Contribution

This case report documents a rare tracheal injury following lobectomy and emphasizes the importance of prompt surgical intervention.

## Key findings

- A tracheal injury above the carina was identified during a lobectomy procedure.
- The injury was managed with immediate surgical repair, leading to a successful recovery.
- Early detection and prompt management were critical in the patient's survival.

## Abstract

This case report highlights a rare complication encountered in thoracic surgery following endotracheal (ET) intubation. The patient underwent lobectomy for a right lower lobe lung lesion, during which a tracheal injury above the level of the carina was identified at the end of the procedure. It was immediately managed with surgical repair. This case emphasises the importance of early detection and prompt management. The patient survived and made a good recovery; we describe the diagnostic process and management undertaken.