title: Bilateral diaphragmatic plication in the setting of bilateral sequential lung transplantation.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiac Surgery, The University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
authors.forename: Mohammad
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Shihata
authors.forename: John C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Mullen
mesh_terms: 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