[Endobronchial stenting in bronchial stenosis following lung transplantation]

Harefuah. 1995 Mar 1;128(5):267-9, 336.
[Article in Hebrew]

Abstract

Endobronchial stricture is not an uncommon complication following lung transplantation and may cause significant morbidity and mortality. We report our experience in a 36-year-old woman and a 39-year-old man who underwent lung transplantation and developed stenosis in the anastomotic area. Implantation of a silicone stent in 1 patient and an expandable metal stent in the other were successful. Both patients developed infections with Aspergillus fumigatus, 1 of whom died of fungal dissemination.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anastomosis, Surgical / adverse effects*
  • Bronchial Diseases / etiology
  • Bronchial Diseases / therapy*
  • Constriction, Pathologic
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lung Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Metals
  • Silicones
  • Stents*

Substances

  • Metals
  • Silicones