title: Pulmonary complications of lung transplantation.
abstract: Lung transplantation is an effective treatment option for select patients with a variety of end-stage lung diseases. Although transplant can significantly improve the quality of life and prolong survival, a myriad of pulmonary complications may result in significant morbidity and limit long-term survival. The recognition and early treatment of these complications is important for optimizing outcomes. This article provides an overview and update of the pulmonary complications that may be commonly encountered by pulmonologists caring for these patients.
authors.affiliation: Advanced Lung Disease and Transplant Program, Inova Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, VA.
authors.forename: Shahzad
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ahmad
authors.affiliation: Advanced Lung Disease and Transplant Program, Inova Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, VA.
authors.forename: Oksana A
authors.initials: OA
authors.lastname: Shlobin
authors.affiliation: Advanced Lung Disease and Transplant Program, Inova Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, VA. Electronic address: steven.nathan@inova.org.
authors.forename: Steven D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Nathan
mesh_terms: D001989:Bronchiolitis Obliterans / Q000401:mortality; D006084:Graft Rejection / Q000401:mortality; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000401:mortality*; D016040:Lung Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000401:mortality*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000401:mortality*; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000401:mortality; D011788:Quality of Life; D012141:Respiratory Tract Infections / Q000401:mortality; D012307:Risk Factors; D016019:Survival Analysis