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Surgical correction of postpneumonectomy syndrome by intrapleural expandable prosthesis in a child

Cemal Ozcelik1, Serdar Onat, Ibrahim Askar

  • 1Department of Thoracic Surgery, Dicle University School of Medicine, 21280 Diyarbakir, Turkey. cozcelik@dicle.edu.tr

Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
|August 3, 2007
PubMed

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A saline-filled prosthesis effectively treated postpneumonectomy syndrome in a 10-year-old boy. This intrapleural inflatable prosthesis offers advantages for pediatric postpneumonectomy syndrome management.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Medical Devices

Background:

  • Postpneumonectomy syndrome can occur after lung removal surgery.
  • Pediatric cases require specific management considerations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a successful treatment of postpneumonectomy syndrome in a child.
  • To highlight the utility of an intrapleural inflatable prosthesis.

Main Methods:

  • A 10-year-old boy with postpneumonectomy syndrome underwent surgery.
  • A saline-filled expandable prosthesis was inserted into the postpneumonectomy cavity.

Main Results:

  • The patient experienced a favorable outcome following the prosthesis insertion.
  • The intrapleural inflatable prosthesis proved effective in managing the condition.

Conclusions:

  • Intrapleural inflatable prostheses are advantageous for pediatric postpneumonectomy syndrome.
  • This approach offers a viable solution for managing postpneumonectomy syndrome in children.

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