Platypnea–orthodeoxia syndrome after right lower lobectomy for lung cancer. Issue 1 (1st January 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: D'Mello, Andre C; Haji, Kawa; Moir, Stuart; Leong, Paul
• Is Part Of: Oxford medical case reports. Volume 2019:Issue 1(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-01-01
• Subjects: Clinical medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1093/omcr/omy049
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2053-8855

Abstract

Abstract: Platypnea–orthodeoxia syndrome (POS) is a rare condition characterized by dyspnoea and deoxygenation in an upright position that is relieved by supine positioning. There are only five published accounts of it occurring post-lobectomy. We present the case of a 72-year-old male with 3 months of supposedly unexplained dyspnoea after right lower lobectomy for lung cancer who was confirmed to have POS. We highlight the importance of recognition and management as well as provide a brief summary of the pathophysiology.