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Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2002;22:833-835
© 2002 Elsevier Science NL

Case report

Synchronous left lung transplantation and right pneumonectomy for end-stage bronchiectasis through Clamshell approach. Specific problems

Service de Chirurgie Thoracique du Pr J.F. Velly, CHU de Bordeaux, Hôpital du Haut-Lévêque, Bordeaux University Hospital, Avenue de Magellan, 33604 Pessac, France

Received 10 July 2002; accepted 4 August 2002.

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A synchronous right pneumonectomy and left lung transplantation is reported in a case of asymmetric thorax. An extreme shift of the mediastinum and over distension of the transplanted lung is shown 3 years later. Post pneumonectomy syndrome must be seeking in this alternative technique.

Key Words: Lung transplantation • Pneumonectomy • Postpneumonectomy syndrome