Single-lung transplantation in situs inversus

Ann Thorac Surg. 1994 Oct;58(4):1176-8. doi: 10.1016/0003-4975(94)90486-3.

Abstract

Situs inversus totalis is a rare anatomic condition characterized by the mirror-imaged arrangement of asymmetric thoracic and abdominal organs. Although associated cardiopulmonary disease is uncommon, end-stage lung disease can develop in patients with situs inversus, necessitating transplantation. In this report, we describe a 30-year-old patient with situs inversus totalis and end-stage pulmonary hypertension who underwent successful orthotopic left lung transplantation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Hypertension, Pulmonary / surgery*
  • Lung Transplantation / methods*
  • Male
  • Situs Inversus / surgery*