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Single-lung transplantation in situs inversus
S J Mentzer1, S F Aranki, J J Reilly
1Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02115.
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|October 1, 1994
Summary
Situs inversus totalis, a rare condition, rarely causes lung disease. This report details a successful lung transplant for a patient with this condition and pulmonary hypertension.
Area of Science:
- Medical case report
- Transplant surgery
- Cardiopulmonary medicine
Background:
- Situs inversus totalis is a rare congenital condition where thoracic and abdominal organs are mirrored.
- While often asymptomatic, it can be associated with complex medical conditions requiring intervention.
Observation:
- A 30-year-old patient with situs inversus totalis presented with end-stage pulmonary hypertension.
- This rare condition necessitates careful consideration for surgical interventions.
Findings:
- The patient successfully underwent an orthotopic left lung transplantation.
- This demonstrates the feasibility of lung transplantation in situs inversus totalis patients.
Implications:
- Lung transplantation is a viable option for patients with situs inversus totalis and end-stage lung disease.
- This case expands the understanding of surgical possibilities in rare anatomical variations.