Noninfectious pulmonary complications after lung transplantation.
This article reviews several important noninfectious pulmonary complications that threaten survival, pulmonary function, and quality of life after lung transplantation. Topics reviewed include primary graft dysfunction (PGD), native lung hyperinflation, anastomotic complications, phrenic nerve injury, pleural complications, lung cancer, pulmonary toxicity associated with immunosuppressive medications, and exercise limitation.
Ahya
Vivek N
VN
Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Division, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA. ahyav@uphs.upenn.edu
Kawut
Steven M
SM
D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D016040:Lung Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012307:Risk Factors