Synchronous left lung transplantation and right pneumonectomy for end-stage bronchiectasis through Clamshell approach. Specific problems.
A synchronous right pneumonectomy and left lung transplantation is reported in a case of asymmetric thorax. An extreme shift of the mediastinum and over distension of the transplanted lung is shown 3 years later. Post pneumonectomy syndrome must be seeking in this alternative technique.
Jougon
Jacques
J
Service de Chirurgie Thoracique du Pr JF Velly, CHU de Bordeaux, Hôpital du Haut-Lévêque, Bordeaux University Hospital, Avenue de Magellan, 33604 Pessac, France. jacques.jougon@chu-bordeaux.fr
Dromer
Claire
C
Mac Bride
Tarun
T
Velly
Jean François
JF
D000328:Adult; D001987:Bronchiectasis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D016040:Lung Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D011013:Pneumonectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed