Adipose Tissue Characterization and Primary Lung Graft Dysfunction

Despite advances in our understanding of primary graft dysfunction (PGD) – acute lung injury in the first 72 hours after transplant – it remains a serious complication with little change in incidence over time. The main focus of the PGD literature has been on risk factor identification and modification, given limited success with therapeutic interventions.1 One of th e recipient-related risk factors that has received attention has been obesity as defined by the body mass index (BMI), in particular because BMI-related risk is potentially modifiable.
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Tags: Editorial Source Type: research