Pulmonary Mycobacterium shigaense Infection with Hemoptysis: Two Surgically Resected Case Reports

Key Points

• To report the clinical features and treatment outcomes of surgical resection in patients with pulmonary Mycobacterium shigaense infection presenting with hemoptysis.
• Described two case reports of patients with hemoptysis due to Mycobacterium shigaense infection.
• Both cases involved surgical resection to manage the infection.
• Detailed clinical and postoperative outcomes for each patient were documented.
• Both patients underwent successful surgical resection, leading to resolution of hemoptysis.
• No complications were reported post-surgery, indicating positive outcomes.
• These cases represent novel instances of surgical intervention for Mycobacterium shigaense infections.