Shihata Mohammad, Mullen John C
Division of Cardiac Surgery, The University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007 Mar;83(3):1201-3. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2006.09.033.
Diaphragmatic paralysis can lead to significant ventilatory impairment, especially if associated with underlying lung disease. Adequate ventilatory mechanics are essential for good outcomes after lung transplantation. We report a case of bilateral diaphragmatic plication at the time of double lung transplantation as an attempt to improve posttransplant ventilation, with good outcome.
