Anatomic distortion of the right coronary artery as a complication of lung transplantation

Ann Thorac Surg. 2010 Jun;89(6):2000-1. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2009.10.070.

Abstract

Lung transplantation for end-stage chronic obstructive lung disease is now considered the standard of care. We report a case of perioperative myocardial ischemia and cardiovascular compromise in a single lung transplant recipient due to right coronary artery occlusion from mediastinal shift and repositioning of the heart.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Coronary Stenosis / etiology*
  • Coronary Vessels / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Lung Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Male