Lack of association of aspergillus colonization with development of bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome in lung transplant recipients: an international cohort study

Bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome (BOS) is a major limitation in the long-term survival of lung transplant recipients (LTRs)1-3 with prevalence and mortality rates exceeding 50% and 40%, respectively.4 BOS is one of the most common causes of death after the first year of transplant5 and it is also associated with the development of delayed graft function in LTRs.6-8 Acute rejection is a known major contributor to BOS however; investigation into other risk factors has been stymied, due to limited and conflicting data.
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Tags: Original Clinical Science Source Type: research