Post-Transplant Lung Herniation and Infarction After Clamshell Thoracotomy

Introduction: Pulmonary hernia is a rare condition characterized by the protrusion of lung tissue through a chest wall defect. Trauma and thoracic surgery are the most common causes of acquired lung hernias. Predisposing factors include previous surgeries, malignancy, COPD, obesity, diabetes mellitus, and steroid usage

Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - April 1, 2024 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: , R. Novysedl ák, F. Mošna, Z. Ozaniak Střížová, V. Suchánek, J. Simonek, J. Vachtenheim, M. Svorcova, J. Pozniak, J. Kolarik, J. Havlin, R. Lischke Source Type: research