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Ascending and hemi arch replacement during bilateral orthotopic lung transplant: a case report

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Lung transplant candidates increasingly have concomitant cardiac disease. Prior studies have demonstrated the safety of lung transplant with concurrent cardiac surgery in small case series. Here, we describe a case of ascending aorta replacement at the same time as bilateral lung transplant utilizing a clamshell incision. The patient recovered well. With this case report, we aim to contribute to the growing literature showing the safety of concomitant heart and aortic surgery during lung transplant.

Source: Journal of Surgical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjag965

Authors: Johan van Nispen, Swami Perinkulam, Eric Pruitt, Tomas Martin, Mohammad Aladaileh, Mindaugas Rackauskas

Institutions: University of Florida Health, University of Florida

Language: English

Topic: Transplantation: Methods and Outcomes

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,000