Double-lung transplantation using donor lungs with a right tracheal bronchus

Ann Thorac Surg. 1992 Oct;54(4):777-8. doi: 10.1016/0003-4975(92)91030-d.

Abstract

A 58-year-old man underwent sequential bilateral lung transplantation. On the donor heart-lung block, it was discovered that the right apical segment was supplied by a tracheal bronchus. After the separate implantation of both lungs, a right apical segmentectomy was performed and the postoperative course was uneventful. The management of this problem is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bronchi / abnormalities*
  • Humans
  • Lung Transplantation / methods*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Trachea / abnormalities*