Abstract
Cardiopulmonary complications developing after pneumonectomy are described. Arrhythmias are seen in about 25% of patients undergoing pneumonectomy, and supraventricular tachyarrhythmias are common. To date, the efficacy of medical prophylaxis has not yet been defined. Postpneumonectomy heart failure shares a common cause with postpneumonectomy edema. Cardiac herniation with subsequent torsion is a rare but fatal complication after pneumonectomy. Early recognition and prophylaxis are always crucial.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 527-541 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| Journal | Chest Surgery Clinics of North America |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Publication status | Published - 1999 Aug 23 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine