Endoscopic monitoring of lung transplantation.
Endoscopic monitoring of the pediatric lung allograft is an important adjunct in the management of the younger transplant recipient. Currently, this invasive monitoring is undertaken when clinically indicated, therefore highlighting the importance of non-invasive monitoring. Although transbronchial biopsy is a useful tool to diagnose acute rejection, it is of less utility for diagnosing obliterative bronchiolitis and other methods of assessing this disease should be undertaken.
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Cardiothoracic Unit, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, UK.
D001706:Biopsy / Q000379:methods; D018893:Bronchoalveolar Lavage; D001999:Bronchoscopy; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006085:Graft Survival; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D016040:Lung Transplantation; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic / Q000379:methods; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods*; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity