Aortic valve replacement for critical aortic stenosis after bilateral lung transplantation

Ann Thorac Surg. 2013 Oct;96(4):1475-1478. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2013.01.022.

Abstract

Four years after bilateral lung transplantation, a 62-year-old man with critical aortic stenosis required aortic valve replacement. This is the first report of aortic valve replacement after bilateral lung transplantation. Anesthetic and surgical management are described.

Keywords: 35.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aortic Valve / surgery*
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis / etiology*
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis / surgery*
  • Critical Illness
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis*
  • Humans
  • Lung Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Lung Transplantation / methods
  • Male
  • Middle Aged