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Late contralateral lobectomy after single-lung transplantation for emphysema
F Le Pimpec-Barthes1, D Debrosse, C A Cuenod
1Service de Chirurgie Thoracique, Hôpital Laennec, Paris, France.
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|January 1, 1996
Summary
Hyperinflation of the native emphysematous lung after single-lung transplantation is a rare complication. This case demonstrates successful treatment via lobectomy two years post-transplant.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Thoracic Surgery
- Transplantation Medicine
Background:
- Single-lung transplantation is a life-saving procedure for end-stage lung diseases.
- Native lung hyperinflation can occur post-transplant, typically early.
- Emphysematous lung disease is a common indication for lung transplantation.
Observation:
- A patient developed native lung hyperinflation two years after single-lung transplantation.
- This complication occurred significantly later than previously reported cases.
- The native lung exhibited signs of significant hyperinflation.
Findings:
- The hyperinflation was successfully managed with a lobectomy procedure.
- Surgical intervention resolved the complication.
- Histopathological examination confirmed emphysematous changes.
Implications:
- Lobectomy can be an effective treatment for late-onset native lung hyperinflation post-transplant.
- This case expands the known timeline for this complication.
- Further research may elucidate risk factors and optimal management strategies.