Authors: Takao Higuchi Takeshi Shiraishi Masafumi Hiratsuka Jun Yanagisawa Akinori Iwasaki
Publish Date: 2011/08/26
Volume: 41, Issue: 9, Pages: 1302-
Abstract
Bronchial complications owing to airway anastomosis still remain a cause of morbidity and mortality following lung transplantation and bronchial stenosis is the most common manifestation Current treatment strategies include endoscopic balloon dilation laser ablation and stent insertion Although a variety of stent types are currently available it is unclear as to which type of prosthesis is most suitable for posttransplant bronchial complications with regard to the primary effects and longterm outcomes We herein discuss a case of stenosis of the right bronchial anastomosis in a patient who underwent right single lung transplantation for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis This complication was successfully treated with the placement of a modified Dumon Ystent The stent was removed 2 months after insertion and the patient has subsequently maintained an adequate airway caliber Computed tomography especially the sagittal section through the chest is useful for detecting bronchial stenosis and monitoring the healing of this condition
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