A case of native lung hyperinflation after single lung transplantation treated with lung volume reduction coils

A case of native lung hyperinflation after single lung transplantation treated with lung volume reduction coils

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Single lung transplantation (SLTx) has been used to treat end-stage lung disease.A common complication after SLTx is hyperinflation of the native emphysematous lung (NLH).Previous attempts to reduce the NLH have Cartridge Sticks been tried using surgery, endoscopic valves, etc.with variable outcomes.Lung volume reduction coils can be used for treating hyperinflation in emphysema patients irrespective of collateral ventilation (CV).

We here report a case of native lung hyperinflation in SLTx treated with lung MARITIME PINE BARK volume reduction coils.This treatment appears to be a safe treatment option when dealing with CV-positive NLH in SLTx recipients.