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Development of Obliterative Bronchiolitis in a Murine Model of Orthotopic Lung Transplantation
Published on: July 10, 2012
Surgical Complications of Lung Transplantation
Gabriel Loor1, Aladdein Mattar2, Lara Schaheen3
1Department of Surgery and Baylor Lung Institute, Baylor College of Medicine, One Baylor Plaza, MS: BCM390, Houston, TX 77030, USA; Division of Cardiothoracic Transplantation and Circulatory Support, Texas Heart Institute, 6720 Bertner Avenue Suite C355K, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
Abstract:
Lung transplantation is a life-saving intervention and the most effective therapy for select patients with irreversible lung disease. Despite the effectiveness of lung transplantation, it is a major operation with several opportunities for complications. For example, recipient and donor factors, technical issues, early postoperative events, and immunology can all contribute to potential complications. This article highlights some of the key surgery-related complications that can undermine a successful lung transplantation. The authors offer their expert opinion and experience to help practitioners avoid such complications and recognize and treat them early should they occur.
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