Management of severe bronchial ischemia after bilateral sequential lung transplantation

Ann Thorac Surg. 1992 Dec;54(6):1221-2. doi: 10.1016/0003-4975(92)90107-f.

Abstract

A case of severe diffuse bronchial ischemia after bilateral sequential lung transplantation is presented. A combination of initial conservative treatment with silicone stenting and late bilateral retransplantation under stable conditions resulted in good clinical outcome. Factors in decision making and technical aspects of the stenting procedure are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bronchi / blood supply*
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Humans
  • Ischemia / diagnosis
  • Ischemia / etiology
  • Ischemia / surgery*
  • Lung Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnosis
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery*
  • Reoperation
  • Silicones
  • Stents

Substances

  • Silicones