Acute Respiratory Failure Post Single Lung Transplantation: An Unusual Cause

Ir Med J. 2017 Oct 10;110(9):637.

Abstract

Vascular complications of pulmonary vessels post-transplant are rare but are associated with high morbidity and mortality. We describe the first published case of surgical management of pulmonary vein stenosis complicated by early thrombosis post single lung transplantation. This report describes early diagnostic techniques and subsequent management options in such patients where pulmonary vascular complications are a potential.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Humans
  • Lung Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology*
  • Pulmonary Embolism / etiology*
  • Respiratory Distress Syndrome
  • Respiratory Insufficiency / etiology
  • Stenosis, Pulmonary Vein / etiology*
  • Time Factors