Pulmonary complications following lung transplantation.
Lung transplantation has become an accepted procedure for the treatment of end-stage lung disease, being successful in improving the quality and length of life of many patients. The recognition and early treatment of complications is important for long-term survival of lung transplant recipients. The radiologist frequently plays a central role in investigation. The radiological appearance of pulmonary complications arising in the immediate, early (within 2 months) and late (after 2 months) stages post-transplantation are reviewed.
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Department of Radiology, Vancouver General Hospital, University of British Columbia, 855 W. 12(th)Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1M9, Canada.
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D006084:Graft Rejection / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D016040:Lung Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009894:Opportunistic Infections / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed