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Background <p>The Hem-O-Lok clip is frequently used as a surgical consumable for the occlusion of blood vessels and bronchi during Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS). However, there is limited available literature addressing the potential complications associated with its clinical application.</p> Case presentation <p>This article reports a patient with bronchiectasis who underwent VATS for treatment of hemoptysis on August 12, 2021. During the postoperative follow-up, chest CT scan accidentally revealed a displaced Hem-O-Lok clip located within the tracheal lumem on April 12, 2024. After the Hem-O-Lok clip successfully retrieved via bronchoscopy, the patient’s condition significantly improved. </p> Conclusion <p>This case suggests a potential risk of Hem-O-Lok clip detachment after VATS, underscoring the importance of maintaining clinical vigilance and controlling chronic infection in postoperative patient management.</p>

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Migration of Hem-O-Lok clip into the bronchus after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery accompanied by Pseudomonas aeruginosa: a case report

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    2025年10月21日

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  • Beibei Meng,
  • Juan Ren,
  • Zhenhong Hu,
  • Haichao Liu,
  • Lei Qu,
  • Yanwen Wu,
  • Huiyun Liao,
  • Ying Wang,
  • Xiaoyu Cai,
  • Congzheng Mao,
  • Yao Fang

摘要

Background

The Hem-O-Lok clip is frequently used as a surgical consumable for the occlusion of blood vessels and bronchi during Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS). However, there is limited available literature addressing the potential complications associated with its clinical application.

Case presentation

This article reports a patient with bronchiectasis who underwent VATS for treatment of hemoptysis on August 12, 2021. During the postoperative follow-up, chest CT scan accidentally revealed a displaced Hem-O-Lok clip located within the tracheal lumem on April 12, 2024. After the Hem-O-Lok clip successfully retrieved via bronchoscopy, the patient’s condition significantly improved.

Conclusion

This case suggests a potential risk of Hem-O-Lok clip detachment after VATS, underscoring the importance of maintaining clinical vigilance and controlling chronic infection in postoperative patient management.