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Imaging in Lung Transplantation: Surgical Considerations of Donor and Recipient
Leah M Backhus1, Michael S Mulligan2, Richard Ha1
1Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA.
Abstract:
Modifications in recipient and donor criteria and innovations in donor management hold promise for increasing rates of lung transplantation, yet availability of donors remains a limiting resource. Imaging is critical in the work-up of donor and recipient including identification of conditions that may portend to poor posttransplant outcomes or necessitate modifications in surgical technique. This article describes the radiologic principles that guide selection of patients and surgical procedures in lung transplantation.
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