| Chronic dyspnea and severe obstruction after pneumonectomy: postpneumonectomy syndrome. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19092332 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Postpneumonectomy syndrome is a rare complication secondary to postsurgical anatomic changes in the pneumonectomy space. Patients present with marked dyspnea on exertion secondary to airflow limitation from proximal airway compression and overdistention of the remaining lung because of mediastinal shift. Postpneumonectomy syndrome is treated by surgical repositioning of the mediastinum. Knowledge of the clinical and radiological features will enable prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment. |
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Authors:
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Meena Kalluri; Steven A Sahn; Kristin B Highland |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The American journal of the medical sciences Volume: 336 ISSN: 0002-9629 ISO Abbreviation: Am. J. Med. Sci. Publication Date: 2008 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-12-18 Completed Date: 2009-02-02 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370506 Medline TA: Am J Med Sci Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 530-1 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy and Sleep Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina 29425, USA. meena_kalluri@yahoo.com |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Child Chronic Disease* Dyspnea / etiology*, pathology Female Humans Pneumonectomy / adverse effects* Syndrome Young Adult |
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