Pleural space infection and air leak due to non-expandable lung post-VATS managed with stoma bags and ambulatory chest drainage in a patient with malignant pleural mesothelioma

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Case report highlights pleural space infection and air leak management using stoma bags and ambulatory chest drainage.

Patient with malignant pleural mesothelioma developed pleural space infection and air leak after VATS.
Management involved ambulatory chest drainage and stoma bags to improve the patient's condition.
VATS is an established method for addressing pleural effusions and infections but carries risks.
Highlights the importance of accurate diagnosis and appropriate management strategies post-surgery.

Nasrullah et al. (2025) studied this question.

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