Therapeutic challenges following lung transplantation.
Therapeutic challenges in the management of lung transplant recipients abound. Every new (and often seemingly niggling) symptom should be carefully considered as it may be the prelude to a life-threatening infection or rejection episode; the minor, but unexplained, abnormality in a laboratory result may be the precursor to a major drug reaction. Constant vigilance is critical, but most emerging crises can be successfully addressed, and the ultimate rewards are immeasurable.
Toronto Lung Transplant Program, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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D006801:Humans; D007108:Immune Tolerance; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D016040:Lung Transplantation / Q000276:immunology*; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000517:prevention & control; D009748:Nutrition Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000517:prevention & control; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control