Incidence of Carcinoma in the Native Lung After Single Lung Transplantation.

Background: This study aims to assess the incidence of primary lung cancer in the native lung and its impact on survival in patients undergoing single lung transplantation (SLT).

Methods: This study retrospectively analyzed 161 SLTs performed between June 2012 and June 2019. The incidence of carcinoma in the native lung and its influence on patient survival was determined.

Case Report on Sternal Osteomyelitis by Trichosporon inkin Complicating Lung Transplantation: Effective Treatment With Vacuum-Assisted Closure and Surgical Reconstruction.

Sternal osteomyelitis is a serious complication that significantly increases morbidity and mortality after thoracic surgery. We describe a case of sternal osteomyelitis by Trichosporon inkin following lung transplantation and the excellent results achieved with vacuum-assisted closure therapy.