Anomalous Lobar Variations in Donor Lung: Challenges and Considerations in Lung Transplantation

Md Walid Akram Hussain1, Md Tawseef Akram Hussain2, Samuel Jacob3

  • 1Surgery, St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Paterson, USA.

Cureus
|February 23, 2026
PubMed
Summary

Anatomical variations in lung lobes, such as a four-lobed right lung, pose unique challenges in lung transplantation. This case highlights surgical complexities and potential postoperative issues for transplant recipients.