Resolution of native lung pneumothorax by insertion of a nitinol stent for bronchostenosis in the transplanted lung

Respirology. 2002 Dec;7(4):377-9. doi: 10.1046/j.1440-1843.2002.00412.x.

Abstract

Following single lung transplantation, the native lung remains a potential source of morbidity from spontaneous pneumothorax, hyperinflation, bacterial and fungal infection and malignancy. The case of a single lung transplant recipient for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis who developed a recurrent, non-resolving, spontaneous multiloculated pneumothorax in the native lung following thoracoscopic talc pleurodesis is reported. The pneumothorax ultimately resolved following insertion of a nitinol stent for coexisting bronchostenosis in the transplanted lung. In a single lung transplantation recipient in whom a native lung pneumothorax reoccurs or persists despite appropriate initial management, it may be useful to undertake bronchoscopy to exclude the possibility of bronchostenosis in the transplanted lung.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Alloys
  • Bronchial Diseases / complications
  • Bronchial Diseases / physiopathology
  • Bronchial Diseases / therapy*
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Constriction, Pathologic
  • Humans
  • Lung Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Lung Volume Measurements
  • Male
  • Pleurodesis
  • Pneumothorax / etiology*
  • Pneumothorax / therapy*
  • Recurrence
  • Stents*

Substances

  • Alloys
  • nitinol