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

Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2002 Nov;22(5):833-5. doi: 10.1016/s1010-7940(02)00486-4.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bronchiectasis / diagnostic imaging
  • Bronchiectasis / surgery*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Lung Transplantation / methods*
  • Male
  • Pneumonectomy / adverse effects
  • Pneumonectomy / methods*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed