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. 2015 Jan-Feb;21(1):36-40.
doi: 10.1016/j.rppnen.2014.09.007. Epub 2015 Jan 20.

Postoperative surgical complications after lung transplantation

M de la Torre  1 , R Fernández  2 , E Fieira  2 , D González  2 , M Delgado  2 , L Méndez  2 , J M Borro  2
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Postoperative surgical complications after lung transplantation

M de la Torre et al. Rev Port Pneumol (2006). 2015 Jan-Feb.
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Abstract

This is a review article on the main postoperative complications after lung transplantation: airways complications, vascular complications, pleural complications, surgical wound complications, and abdominal complications. Incidence data, severity, and major management regimens are reported. Postoperative complications after lung transplantation result in a significantly increased morbidity and mortality, with early diagnosis and therapy being extremely important.

Keywords: Abdominal complications; Airways complications; Lung transplantation; Post-lung transplantation complications; Vascular complications.

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