Preventative pneumopexy in the management of concurrent right cranial and middle lung lobe torsion following right caudal lung lobectomy in a dog

Abstract A 4‐year‐old female neutered Welsh Springer Spaniel was presented with pneumothorax secondary to a migrating foreign body in the right caudal lung lobe. Within 24 hours following thoracic exploration and hilar lobectomy, patient deteriorated. CT consistent lobar torsion. second median sternotomy identified concurrent cranial middle lobe Hilar lobectomy of affected lobes performed. To prevent torsion remaining lobe, preventative accessory pneumopexy performed, potentially averting an additional surgical procedure reducing total capacity less than reported minimum critical mass compatible survival. No complications were encountered this single case. Although post‐lobectomy appears be rare dogs, clinicians should aware life‐threatening complication. This case report documents first description as dog.