title: An expandable prosthesis for stabilization of the infant mediastinum following pneumonectomy.
abstract: One possible complication in infant pneumonectomy is mediastinal shift that can fatally kink or compress airways and vessels. Rigid prostheses have been used to prevent these problems; however, they cannot be adjusted as the child grows. We report a case of expandable prosthesis implantation in a 24-day-old infant. During the 18 months postimplantation, the prosthesis was periodically injected with a saline/contrast solution to maintain the mediastinum in a midline position as the child grew. At 24-month follow-up the prosthesis was still in place, and midline position of the mediastinum maintained.
authors: Department of Surgery, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque 87131-5336.
authors: A M
authors: AM
authors: Kosloske
authors: S L
authors: SL
authors: Williamson
mesh_terms: D015615:Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Congenital / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008482:Mediastinum; D011013:Pneumonectomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D011182:Postoperative Care; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D015625:Tissue Expansion Devices