title: Pleural space complications associated with lung transplantation.
abstract: Lung transplantation represents a life-saving option for some end-stage lung diseases. Despite the magnitude of anatomic manipulation and the fragility of the patient population, the procedures have become progressively safer. Perioperative morbidity, however, remains high. Pleural space complications are particularly common. This article discusses hemothorax, chylothorax, air leak or pneumothorax, recurrent effusion, empyema, trapped lung, and chronic pleural complications.
authors.affiliation: Thoracic Surgery, Yale New Haven Hospital, New Heaven, CT 06510, USA.
authors.forename: Andrew
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Arndt
authors.affiliation: Thoracic Surgery, Yale New Haven Hospital, New Heaven, CT 06510, USA. Electronic address: daniel.boffa@yale.edu.
authors.forename: Daniel J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Boffa
mesh_terms: D002916:Chylothorax / Q000209:etiology; D016724:Empyema, Pleural / Q000209:etiology; D006491:Hemothorax / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D016040:Lung Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010995:Pleural Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000209:etiology; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000209:etiology
keywords: Chylothorax; Hemothorax; Lung transplantation; Pleural space complications