Bilateral sequential lung transplant for ectodermal dysplasia

Ann Thorac Surg. 2000 Aug;70(2):654-6. doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(00)01571-x.

Abstract

A case of bilateral sequential lung transplantation for anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia is presented. The patient was a 16-year-old male with end-stage lung disease secondary to chronic severe respiratory infection. Although a relatively rare disease, the common association of fatal pulmonary compromise in those affected with this disorder warrants consideration of lung transplantation as a viable therapeutic option.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Ectodermal Dysplasia / complications*
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Humans
  • Lung Transplantation / methods*
  • Male
  • Respiratory Insufficiency / etiology*
  • Respiratory Insufficiency / surgery*