Combined spontaneous contralateral pneumothorax and post-pneumonectomy mediastinal shift-associated dextrocardia

We report here on an unusual late postoperative presentation of extreme post-pneumonectomy dextrocardia and spontaneous contralateral pneumothorax presenting as late complications occurring approximately 2 years after right-sided pneumonectomy. Computed tomography is the diagnostic modality of choic...

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Published inThe Thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon Vol. 59; no. 1; p. 60
Main Authors Deutsch, M A, Martetschlaeger, F, Muenzel, D, D'Haese, J G, Krane, M, Bauernschmitt, R, Lange, R, Bumm, R
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Germany 01.02.2011
Subjects
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung - surgery
Dextrocardia - diagnostic imaging
Dextrocardia - etiology
Female
Humans
Lung Neoplasms - surgery
Mediastinal Diseases - complications
Mediastinal Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Mediastinal Diseases - etiology
Middle Aged
Pneumonectomy - adverse effects
Pneumothorax - diagnostic imaging
Pneumothorax - etiology
Pneumothorax - therapy
Predictive Value of Tests
Sensitivity and Specificity
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:We report here on an unusual late postoperative presentation of extreme post-pneumonectomy dextrocardia and spontaneous contralateral pneumothorax presenting as late complications occurring approximately 2 years after right-sided pneumonectomy. Computed tomography is the diagnostic modality of choice to obtain information on anatomical changes within the post-pneumonectomy space. Knowledge of the spectrum of cardiopulmonary, pleural, and other complications after lung resection is important to properly manage complications in post-pneumonectomy patients.
ISSN:1439-1902
DOI:10.1055/s-0030-1250202