Aortogenic embolic stroke after sleeve pneumonectomy with median sternotomy for lung cancer: a case report

ConclusionThe median sternotomy approach in sleeve pneumonectomy enables diseased lung ventilation. However, the possibility of aortogenic embolic stroke should be considered when calcification of the ascending aorta is observed on preoperative computed tomography.
Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research