Bilateral diaphragmatic plication in the setting of bilateral sequential lung transplantation.
Diaphragmatic paralysis can lead to significant ventilatory impairment, especially if associated with underlying lung disease. Adequate ventilatory mechanics are essential for good outcomes after lung transplantation. We report a case of bilateral diaphragmatic plication at the time of double lung transplantation as an attempt to improve posttransplant ventilation, with good outcome.
Shihata
Mohammad
M
Division of Cardiac Surgery, The University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Mullen
John C
JC
D006801:Humans; D016040:Lung Transplantation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011658:Pulmonary Fibrosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D012133:Respiratory Paralysis / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D019616:Thoracic Surgical Procedures; D016896:Treatment Outcome