We have located links that may give you full text access.
Technical challenges of lung transplantation in children after arterial switch operation.
Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery 2018 August 10
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.
Full text links
Related Resources
Get seemless 1-tap access through your institution/university
For the best experience, use the Read mobile app
All material on this website is protected by copyright, Copyright © 1994-2024 by WebMD LLC.
This website also contains material copyrighted by 3rd parties.
By using this service, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy.
Your Privacy Choices
You can now claim free CME credits for this literature searchClaim now
Get seemless 1-tap access through your institution/university
For the best experience, use the Read mobile app