Synchronous left lung transplantation and right pneumonectomy for end-stage bronchiectasis through Clamshell approach. Specific problems

A synchronous right pneumonectomy and left lung transplantation is reported in a case of asymmetric thorax. An extreme shift of the mediastinum and over distension of the transplanted lung is shown 3 years later. Post pneumonectomy syndrome must be seeking in this alternative technique.

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Veröffentlicht in:	European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery 2002-11, Vol.22 (5), p.833-835
Hauptverfasser:	Jougon, Jacques, Dromer, Claire, Mac Bride, Tarun, Velly, Jean François
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Biological and medical sciences Bronchiectasis - diagnostic imaging Bronchiectasis - surgery Follow-Up Studies Humans Lung transplantation Lung Transplantation - methods Male Medical sciences Pneumonectomy Pneumonectomy - adverse effects Pneumonectomy - methods Postpneumonectomy syndrome Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases Surgery of the respiratory system Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Zusammenfassung:	A synchronous right pneumonectomy and left lung transplantation is reported in a case of asymmetric thorax. An extreme shift of the mediastinum and over distension of the transplanted lung is shown 3 years later. Post pneumonectomy syndrome must be seeking in this alternative technique.
ISSN:	1010-7940 1873-734X
DOI:	10.1016/S1010-7940(02)00486-4