Extended resection of the pulmonary artery and the aorta for primary lung cancer. Report of a case

J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino). 1999 Oct;40(5):749-51.

Abstract

We report a case of squamous cell carcinoma of the lung in which a left pneumonectomy combined resection of the pulmonary artery and aorta was performed using a cardiopulmonary bypass. The bifurcation of the pulmonary artery was repaired with a pericardial patch and the descending aorta was replaced with an artificial vessel Eleven months later, the patient underwent dissection of the contralateral mediastinal lymph nodes because of a recurrence of the disease. Even though pulmonary metastases have again recently appeared, he is alive and doing well two years after operation. To obtain a better prognosis in cases demonstrating an involvement of the bifurcation of pulmonary artery, more effective combined treatment still needs to be developed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aorta, Thoracic / surgery*
  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation*
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / diagnostic imaging
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / surgery*
  • Cardiopulmonary Bypass
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Lung Neoplasms / pathology
  • Lung Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Lymph Node Excision
  • Lymphatic Metastasis
  • Male
  • Neoplasm Invasiveness
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local
  • Pneumonectomy / methods
  • Polyethylene Terephthalates
  • Pulmonary Artery / surgery*
  • Radiography
  • Reoperation
  • Thorax

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Polyethylene Terephthalates