Persistent hypoxemia and platypnea-orthodeoxia after left single-lung transplantation: a case report
Conclusions
Our case demonstrates that an open patent foramen ovale leading to massive right-to-left shunting is a possible complication after lung transplant, with significant morbidity, and that it can be treated successfully using a percutaneously placed occlusion device. Through this case report, we aim to improve pre-transplant procedures by demonstrating that a bubble contrast transesophageal echocardiogram can be performed pre-operatively to detect a patent foramen ovale.
Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports - Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
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