Abstract
The first clinically successful lung transplantation was performed in 1983. Since that time, more than 2700 transplants have been recorded by the International Lung Transplant Registry [1]. Lung transplantation is currently limited to patients with endstage lung disease and a life expectancy of less than 18 months [1]. Unilateral lung transplantation is the most commonly performed procedure. Bilateral transplantation generally is reserved for patients with pulmonary sepsis. One-year survival after transplantation is currently 80-90%, and 5-year survival is estimated at 50% [1]. Early detection and treatment of the complications of lung transplantation are critical to decrease patient morbidity and mortality [2-4]. This article reviews the radiologic findings of the most common complications of lung transplantation, using our experience with 85 patients.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1405-1411 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | American Journal of Roentgenology |
Volume | 166 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 1996 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging