Coronary artery bypass surgery in a patient with a functional single lung
Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals, vol.13, no.4, pp.377-379, 2005 (Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 13 Issue: 4
- Publication Date: 2005
- Doi Number: 10.1177/021849230501300419
- Journal Name: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals
- Journal Indexes: Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.377-379
- Ankara University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Destructed lung and pneumonectomy are associated with anatomic and physiologic changes that may interfere with the conduct of subsequent open heart surgery. Here we report a case of an autopneumonectomized patient who required open heart surgery. The preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative management of this patient was unique. Open heart procedures on patients with a single lung can be performed with acceptable operative mortality and morbidity.