Postpneumonectomy esophageal compression: an unusual complication

We report a case of postpneumonectomy esophageal compression with a complaint of dysphagia. In addition to the bronchial compression seen in postpneumonectomy syndrome, other anatomic structures, such as the esophagus, can also be affected by the extreme mediastinal shifting, and possibly be correct...

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Veröffentlicht in:	European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery 2005-07, Vol.28 (1), p.180-181
Hauptverfasser:	Yü, ksel, Mustafa, Yildizeli, Bedrettin, Evman, Serdar, Kodalli, Nihat
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Cardiology. Vascular system Deglutition Disorders - etiology Esophageal Stenosis - diagnostic imaging Esophageal Stenosis - etiology Humans Male Medical sciences Middle Aged Pneumology Pneumonectomy - adverse effects Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases Surgery of the heart Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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