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Reasons for converting to thoracotomy from complete VATS
| Reason for conversion | Cases (%) n = 49 |
|---|---|
| Vascular injury | |
| Pulmonary artery | 8 (16.3) |
| Pulmonary vein | 1 (2.0) |
| Azygos vein | 1 (2.0) |
| Miss fire of stapler | 1 (2.0) |
| Bronchial injury | 1 (2.0) |
| Hilar lymphadenopathy | 15 (30.6) |
| Fused fissure | 7 (14.3) |
| Sever intrathoracic adhesion | 7 (14.3) |
| Concomitant resection of thoracic wall | 2 (4.1) |
| Others | 6 (12.2) |
