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  • Title: [An unusual complication of thoracostomy].
    Author: Gosset M, Bentayeb H, Poulet C, Lecuyer E, Boutemy M, Chiah A, Douadi Y, Dayen C.
    Journal: Rev Mal Respir; 2008 Mar; 25(3):344-6. PubMed ID: 18449103.
    Abstract:
    INTRODUCTION: Post pneumonectomy infection is a well-described surgical complication. Treatment usually involves thoracostomy and requires local treatments. We report here an unusual complication of this situation. CASE REPORT: A 62 year old man had a pneumonectomy for non-small cell lung cancer. Following this he required a thoracostomy to treat a thoracic empyema and this was treated with local anti-septic agents. Subsequently he developed asthenia and a diagnosis of hyperthyroidism was made secondary to local disinfectant treatment with iodine agents. CONCLUSIONS: We describe an original case of thyroxicosis occurring in a patient following treatment for post-pneumonectomy empyema. We would recommend monitoring thyroid function in this context.
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