Post-lobectomy lung abscess

Authors

Sarah E. Kim, Department of Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago, 840 S. Wood St., 402 CSB, MC 958, Chicago, IL, United States.
Daniel Steeno, Department of Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago, 840 S. Wood St., 402 CSB, MC 958, Chicago, IL, United States.
Hassan A. Qureshi, Advocate Health - MidwestFollow
Alexander P. Lynch, Division of Biological Sciences, Creighton University, 2500 California Plaza, Omaha, NE 68178, United States.
Francis J. Podbielski, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Jesse Brown Veterans Affair Medical Center, 820 S. Damen Ave, MC 112, Chicago, IL, United States.

Recommended Citation

Kim SE, Steeno D, Qureshi HA, Lynch AP, Podbielski FJ. Post-lobectomy lung abscess. J Surg Case Rep. 2026;2026(1):rjaf1087. Published 2026 Jan 20. doi:10.1093/jscr/rjaf1087

Affiliations

Advocate Christ Medical Center

Abstract

A residual lung parenchyma abscess following pulmonary resection for lung cancer is a rare and potentially serious condition. We present a case of successful nonoperative management of a lung abscess that developed after a right upper lobectomy for adenocarcinoma in a 76-year-old man who experienced systemic symptoms 6 weeks after his initial surgery. Imaging revealed an abscess in the previous surgical cavity. We discuss management strategies and challenges associated with this uncommon condition.

Type

Article

PubMed ID

41568296