| Literature DB >> 21511095 |
Jonathan Puchalski1, Hans J Lee, Daniel H Sterman.
Abstract
There are 6 major types of airway complications following lung transplantation: necrosis and dehiscence, infection, granulation tissue formation, malacia, fistulae, and stenosis. This article reviews the risk factors for developing airway complications after lung transplantation, the clinical features of the complications, and treatment options for these problems.Entities:
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Year: 2011 PMID: 21511095 DOI: 10.1016/j.ccm.2011.03.001
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Chest Med ISSN: 0272-5231 Impact factor: 2.878