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Fast Track Recovery Following En Bloc Heart–Lung–Liver Transplantation in a Patient with Cystic Fibrosis Complicated by Severe Portal Hypertension

Authors :
Konstantinov, Igor E.
McNeil, Keith
Yeung, Shinn
Fawcett, Jonathan
Mullany, Daniel
Dunning, John
Source :
Heart, Lung & Circulation. Apr2008, Vol. 17 Issue 2, p154-156. 3p.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

A 36-year-old man with cystic fibrosis and severe portal hypertension underwent en bloc heart–double lung–liver transplantation. An early extubation with an aggressive physiotherapy made an early ambulation feasible and contributed to an early discharge from the hospital. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14439506
Volume :
17
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Heart, Lung & Circulation
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
31307921
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2006.11.005