Literature DB >> 1485979

Bronchial fistula to the mediastinum in a heart-lung transplant patient.

J M Borro1, F Ramos, R Vicente, F Sanchis, P Morales, J M Caffarena.   

Abstract

We present a case of heart-lung transplantation complicated by bronchial perforation as the cause or consequence of prolonged lung infection. Periodic bronchoscopic and radiological follow-up showed resolution of the condition following adequate antibiotic and physiotherapeutic treatment.

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Year:  1992        PMID: 1485979     DOI: 10.1016/1010-7940(92)90193-2

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Eur J Cardiothorac Surg        ISSN: 1010-7940            Impact factor:   4.191


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Review 1.  Extracorporeal membrane oxygenator as a bridge to successful surgical repair of bronchopleural fistula following bilateral sequential lung transplantation: a case report and review of literature.

Authors:  Nouman U Khan; Mohamed Al-Aloul; Noman Khasati; Ali Machaal; Colm T Leonard; Nizar Yonan
Journal:  J Cardiothorac Surg       Date:  2007-06-05       Impact factor: 1.637

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