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Utilization of a Digital Radiographic Imaging System for Assessing Ventilation and Guiding Rehabilitation in a
Akihiro Kanaya1, Shoma Tanaka1, Hidenobu Takagi2
1Department of Anesthesiology, Tohoku University Hospital, Sendai, JPN.
Abstract:
Following lung transplantation, patients frequently experience dyspnea due to ischemia-reperfusion injury, pulmonary edema, vagotomy, and diaphragmatic nerve paralysis. Dynamic digital radiography (DDR), a digital radiographic imaging system, provides dynamic visualization of lung ventilation, facilitating targeted interventions. We report a case of a patient with persistent post-transplant dyspnea who exhibited significant improvement following active rehabilitation and fluid management, guided by DDR assessments. DDR may serve as a valuable tool for early post-transplant management and long-term pulmonary monitoring.
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