Natural History of Pleural Complications after Lung Transplantation.

CONCLUSIONS: Pleural complications are common after lung transplant and are associated with worse allograft function and survival. They are likely secondary to other underlying clinical problems. Malnourishment and size mismatch are modifiable risk factors.
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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - August 23, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Tang A, Siddiqui HU, Thuita L, Rappaport J, Bribriesco AC, McCurry KR, Yun J, Unai S, Budev M, Murthy SC, Blackstone EH, Ahmad U Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: research