[Single lung transplantation--one year follow-up]

Pneumonol Alergol Pol. 2004;72(9-10):424-8.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

Lung transplantation is now generally accepted as a modality of care for patients with end-stage lung diseases who demonstrate declining of lung function despite optimal therapy. This paper describe a case of single lung transplantation performed in patient with advanced obstructive pulmonary diseases and pulmonary fibrosis. One year follow-up with special regard to complications after operation is presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Lung Transplantation*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / complications
  • Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / surgery*
  • Pulmonary Fibrosis / complications
  • Pulmonary Fibrosis / surgery*