Aortic valve replacement 10 years after lung transplantation.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2013.05.118.
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Abstract
Age-related native pathologic conditions are an inevitable sequela in long-term survivors of solid organ transplantation. A sexagenarian presented with severe aortic valve stenosis 10 years after lung transplantation (LTx). Despite overwhelming concerns of infection because of long-term immunosuppression and the risk of postoperative deterioration of function in transplanted lungs, an open heart surgical procedure with appropriate perioperative management was undertaken, and a successful aortic valve replacement (AVR) was performed.
Medical subject headings
- Aortic Valve
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Heart Valve Prosthesis
- Lung Transplantation
- Postoperative Complications