Airway complications following lung transplantation

Clin Chest Med. 2011 Jun;32(2):357-66. doi: 10.1016/j.ccm.2011.03.001.

Abstract

There are 6 major types of airway complications following lung transplantation: necrosis and dehiscence, infection, granulation tissue formation, malacia, fistulae, and stenosis. This article reviews the risk factors for developing airway complications after lung transplantation, the clinical features of the complications, and treatment options for these problems.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Lung / pathology
  • Lung Diseases / diagnosis
  • Lung Diseases / etiology*
  • Lung Diseases / therapy
  • Lung Transplantation*
  • Necrosis
  • Postoperative Complications* / diagnosis
  • Postoperative Complications* / therapy
  • Respiratory Tract Infections / drug therapy
  • Respiratory Tract Infections / etiology
  • Risk Factors
  • Stents