Noninfectious Pulmonary Complications of Liver, Heart, and Kidney Transplantation: An Update

Abstract

Despite significant advances in surgical techniques, perioperative care, and immunosuppressive therapy, solid organ transplantation still carries considerable risk of complications. Pulmonary complications, in particular, are a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Although infectious complications prevail, the lungs are also vulnerable to a variety of noninfectious complications related to the transplant surgery and adverse effects of the immunosuppressive regimen. This article focuses on noninfectious pulmonary complications associated with the 3 most commonly performed solid organ transplant procedures: liver, kidney, and heart.

Keywords: Heart transplantation; Kidney transplantation; Liver transplantation; Pulmonary complications.