Simultaneous single-lung transplantation and lung volume reduction.
We report our experience with 2 cases of simultaneous single-lung transplantation and lung volume reduction for emphysema. The lung volume reduction was undertaken electively in an attempt to improve overall lung function above that to be expected from single-lung transplantation alone. There were no postoperative problems related to the addition of lung volume reduction. The pulmonary function at 3 months was greater than that seen in a retrospective group of bilateral lung transplants previously reported from our institution.
Todd
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Toronto Lung Transplant Program, Ontario, Canada.
Perron
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Winton
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Keshavjee
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D005260:Female; D005541:Forced Expiratory Volume; D006801:Humans; D016040:Lung Transplantation / Q000502:physiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011013:Pneumonectomy; D011656:Pulmonary Emphysema / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D019896:alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency