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Pulmonary arterial hypertension after arterial switch operation for transposition of the great arteries is rare. Lung transplantation can be the last option in cases of failed medical therapy. We report… Click to show full abstract
Pulmonary arterial hypertension after arterial switch operation for transposition of the great arteries is rare. Lung transplantation can be the last option in cases of failed medical therapy. We report 2 paediatric patients who underwent lung transplantation for this indication. Altered hilar anatomy, mediastinal adhesions and haemostatic control represent the main technical challenges. Volume-reduction surgery is sometimes necessary to address altered cardiopulmonary relationships while expanding the donor pool.
Journal Title: Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery
Year Published: 2019
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