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  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Transplantation Immunology
  • Allograft Pathology

Background:

  • Chronic lung allograft dysfunction (CLAD) is the primary cause of death after lung transplantation.
  • Understanding CLAD's pathophysiology and diverse phenotypes is crucial for patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an updated overview of the definition of CLAD.
  • To discuss the evolution of CLAD definitions and diagnostic criteria.
  • To highlight remaining challenges and future research avenues in CLAD.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of CLAD definitions and diagnostic approaches.
  • Analysis of the evolution of consensus criteria for CLAD.
  • Discussion of current limitations and future directions in CLAD research.

Main Results:

  • The definition and understanding of CLAD have significantly advanced over the past decade.
  • Consensus exists on CLAD diagnosis, but limitations in lung function parameters, imaging, and histopathology persist.
  • Different CLAD phenotypes are increasingly recognized.

Conclusions:

  • CLAD remains a critical clinical challenge post-lung transplantation.
  • Further research is needed to refine diagnostic tools and address limitations in current CLAD definitions.
  • A comprehensive understanding of CLAD pathophysiology and phenotypes is essential for improving long-term transplant outcomes.