[Reduction of native lung volume after single-lung transplantation for emphysema].
We report three cases of volume reduction surgery in three single lung transplant recipients with emphysema. Each patient had a late decline in lung function with hyper-inflation of the native lung. Lung function was improved post-operatively for two patients. The relief of thoracic overdistension may be considered in single lung transplant recipients who exhibit clinical significant functional deterioration.
Bonnette
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P
Service de Chirurgie Thoracique, Hôpital Foch, Suresnes.
Vinatier
I
I
Colchen
A
A
Leroy
M
M
Stern
M
M
Grenet
D
D
Bisson
A
A
D000328:Adult; D004646:Emphysema / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D016040:Lung Transplantation; D008875:Middle Aged; D011013:Pneumonectomy; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests; D016896:Treatment Outcome
Réduction de volume du poumon natif après transplantation unipulmonaire pour emphysème.