A Rare Case of Early-Onset Postpneumonectomy Syndrome After Right Pneumonectomy in Patient with Small Cell Carcinoma Right Lung

Abstract

Postpneumonectomy syndrome (PPS) is a rare, life-threatening complication characterized by dynamic airway obstruction due to mediastinal rotation at any time point following pneumonectomy. This can produce life-threatening respiratory and cardiovascular complications. We report a case who developed PPS following right pneumonectomy in a 55-year-old female patient with small cell carcinoma (SCC) right lung.

Keywords

• acute respiratory distress
• postpneumonectomy syndrome
• right pneumonectomy