@article{JTD6500,
author = {Jonggeun Lee and Dohyung Kim},
title = {Saline prosthesis implantation using an extrapleural approach for the treatment of postpneumonectomy-like syndrome due to tuberculosis-destroyed lung},
journal = {Journal of Thoracic Disease},
volume = {8},
number = {1},
year = {2016},
keywords = {},
abstract = {Postpneumonectomy-like syndrome is very rare disease caused by parenchymal lung disease. Here we present a case of surgical management of postpneumonectomy-like syndrome occurred by tuberculosis destroyed lung. A 43-year-old women with tuberculosis destroyed lung presented with dyspnea. She underwent surgery for extra-pleura dissection and implant a normal saline breast bag to reposition mediastinum. The patient is alive with stable pulmonary function.},
issn = {2077-6624}, url = {https://jtd.amegroups.org/article/view/6500}
}