[Lung hyperinflation after single lung transplantation to treat emphysema].

作者信息

Samano Marcos Naoyuki, Junqueira Jader Joel Machado, Teixeira Ricardo Henrique de Oliveira Braga, Caramori Marlova Luzzi, Pêgo-Fernandes Paulo Manuel, Jatene Fabio Biscegli

机构信息

Instituto do Coração Serviço de Cirurgia Torácica, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil.

出版信息

J Bras Pneumol. 2010 Mar-Apr;36(2):265-9. doi: 10.1590/s1806-37132010000200017.

DOI:10.1590/s1806-37132010000200017

PMID:20485950

Abstract

Despite preventive measures, lung hyperinflation is a relatively common complication following single lung transplantation to treat pulmonary emphysema. The progressive compression of the graft can cause mediastinal shift and respiratory failure. In addition to therapeutic strategies such as independent ventilation, the treatment consists of the reduction of native lung volume by means of lobectomy or lung volume reduction surgery. We report two cases of native lung hyperinflation after single lung transplantation. Both cases were treated by means of lobectomy or lung volume reduction surgery.

摘要