Postpneumonectomy esophageal compression: an unusual complication.
We report a case of postpneumonectomy esophageal compression with a complaint of dysphagia. In addition to the bronchial compression seen in postpneumonectomy syndrome, other anatomic structures, such as the esophagus, can also be affected by the extreme mediastinal shifting, and possibly be corrected by placement of prosthetic devices into the ipsilateral hemithorax, or with a stent placement.
Department of Thoracic Surgery, Marmara University Hospital, PK 97, 34718 Acibadem, Istanbul, Turkey. myuksel@marmara.edu.tr
Mustafa
M
Yüksel
Bedrettin
B
Yildizeli
Serdar
S
Evman
Nihat
N
Kodalli
D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D004940:Esophageal Stenosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011013:Pneumonectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed