Thoracoscopic approach for the treatment of postpneumonectomy syndrome.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2009.02.021.
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Abstract
Postpneumonectomy syndrome develops after pneumonectomy when excessive mediastinal shifting leads to compression of the contralateral main bronchus. This case report describes a total thoracoscopic approach for the treatment of postpneumonectomy syndrome.
Medical subject headings
- Airway Obstruction
- Breast Implantation
- Mediastinal Diseases
- Pneumonectomy
- Postoperative Complications
- Respiratory Insufficiency
- Thoracoscopy