Lung Transplant Rejection and Surveillance in 2016: Newer Options

Abstract Lung allograft rejection is a major risk factor for the development of chronic lung allograft dysfunction. It is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, and limits survival post lung transplantation, which is lower than any other solid organ transplant. The invasive nature of current methods of diagnosis which consists of histological diagnosis via transbronchial biopsy and the lack of sensitivity of clinical surveillance warrants the search for novel less invasive and more accurate methods of diagnosis. This review aims to highlight recent changes to current methods of surveillance and diagnosis as well as present some of the novel methods that are becoming available.
Source: Current Transplantation Reports - Category: Transplant Surgery Source Type: research