Combined spontaneous contralateral pneumothorax and post-pneumonectomy mediastinal shift-associated dextrocardia.
We report here on an unusual late postoperative presentation of extreme post-pneumonectomy dextrocardia and spontaneous contralateral pneumothorax presenting as late complications occurring approximately 2 years after right-sided pneumonectomy. Computed tomography is the diagnostic modality of choice to obtain information on anatomical changes within the post-pneumonectomy space. Knowledge of the spectrum of cardiopulmonary, pleural, and other complications after lung resection is important to properly manage complications in post-pneumonectomy patients.
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, German Heart Center, Munich, Germany. deutsch@dhm.mhn.de
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Deutsch
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Martetschlaeger
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Muenzel
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D'Haese
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Krane
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Bauernschmitt
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Lange
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Bumm
D002289:Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung / Q000601:surgery; D003914:Dextrocardia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D008477:Mediastinal Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D008875:Middle Aged; D011013:Pneumonectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed