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Silastic prosthesis plombage for right postpneumonectomy syndrome
F A Riveron1, C Adams, J W Lewis
1Division of Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan 48202.
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|September 1, 1990
Summary
Right pneumonectomy can cause breathing difficulties due to mediastinal shift. A patient
Area of Science:
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Pulmonary Medicine
Background:
- Right pneumonectomy, a major surgical procedure, can lead to rare but severe complications.
- Right postpneumonectomy syndrome is characterized by progressive exertional dyspnea and reduced ventilatory reserve.
Observation:
- A 43-year-old patient presented with symptoms consistent with right postpneumonectomy syndrome.
- Diagnosis was confirmed via bronchoscopy and computed tomography.
Findings:
- The patient underwent plombage using two Silastic breast implants.
- This intervention successfully achieved mediastinal derotation.
Implications:
- This case demonstrates a novel surgical approach for managing right postpneumonectomy syndrome.
- Silastic implant plombage offers a potential solution for symptomatic relief in these challenging cases.