Transdiaphragmatic hernia 1 year after heart transplantation following implantable LVAD

J Heart Lung Transplant. 2002 Oct;21(10):1144-6. doi: 10.1016/s1053-2498(02)00418-7.

Abstract

Complications after ventricular assist devices placement most frequently consist of bleeding, infection, and thromboembolic events. We describe a late complication after transplantation caused by transdiaphragmatic connection of the device placed in the abdominal position that presented as an acute pulmonary syndrome, misleading initial diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cardiomyopathy, Dilated / surgery*
  • Heart Transplantation*
  • Heart-Assist Devices / adverse effects*
  • Hernia, Diaphragmatic / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Time Factors