[Unilateral lung transplantation].
For patients with terminal pulmonary fibrosis unilateral lung transplantation offers a new therapeutic option. At the Hannover Medical School 5 patients have been successfully treated by single lung transplantation. In 3 patients a left, and in 2 patients a right lung transplant was performed. One patient required intraoperative support by cardiopulmonary bypass. Bronchial omentopexy was used in all instances. Currently all patients are alive. A marked improvement of pulmonary function parameters was seen in all cases. The patients are all able to lead a normal life.
Klinik für Thorax-, Herz- und Gefässchirurgie, Medizinischen Hochschule Hannover.
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Schäfers
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Haverich
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Cremer
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Jurmann
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Alken
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Hamm
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Borst
D000328:Adult; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D016040:Lung Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010100:Oxygen / Q000097:blood; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery; D011658:Pulmonary Fibrosis / Q000601:surgery*; D012086:Reoperation; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014019:Tissue Donors; D014797:Vital Capacity
D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D010100:Oxygen
Unilaterale Lungentransplantation.