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Silastic prosthesis plombage for right postpneumonectomy syndrome.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  2400270     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
In rare instances, right pneumonectomy can produce progressive exertional dyspnea and reduce ventilatory reserve because of extreme mediastinal shift (right postpneumonectomy syndrome). The diagnosis can be made by bronchoscopy and computed tomography. We report a case of a 43-year-old patient in whom plombage with two Silastic breast implants produced mediastinal derotation and symptomatic relief of this syndrome.
Authors:
F A Riveron; C Adams; J W Lewis; D Ochs; C Glines; J Popovich
Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Annals of thoracic surgery     Volume:  50     ISSN:  0003-4975     ISO Abbreviation:  Ann. Thorac. Surg.     Publication Date:  1990 Sep 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1990-10-16     Completed Date:  1990-10-16     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  15030100R     Medline TA:  Ann Thorac Surg     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  465-6     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Division of Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan 48202.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adenocarcinoma / surgery
Adult
Bronchi
Dyspnea / etiology,  surgery*
Female
Humans
Lung Neoplasms / surgery
Pneumonectomy / adverse effects*
Pressure
Prostheses and Implants*
Silicone Elastomers*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Silicone Elastomers

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