Post-lung transplantation abdominopelvic complications: the role of multimodal imaging.
Publication/Presentation Date
4-1-2020
Abstract
Lung transplantation (LT) is an established method for treating end-stage lung disease. Although most of the post-lung transplant imaging surveillance is focused on chronic lung allograft rejection, abdominopelvic complications have been reported in 7-62% of patients. The reported wide range of post-LT abdominopelvic complications is thought to be secondary to lack of current standardized definitions. These complications encompass a heterogeneous group of disorders including upper and lower gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, inflammatory conditions of solid organs, lymphoproliferative disorders, and neoplasms; each with varying pathophysiology, timing, severity, and treatment. Clinical manifestations of these complications may overlap or be masked by immunosuppression; therefore, imaging plays a paramount role in the early management and treatment.
Volume
45
Issue
4
First Page
1202
Last Page
1213
ISSN
2366-0058
Published In/Presented At
Dako, F., Hota, P., Kahn, M., Kumaran, M., & Agosto, O. (2020). Post-lung transplantation abdominopelvic complications: the role of multimodal imaging. Abdominal radiology (New York), 45(4), 1202–1213. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-019-02229-3
Disciplines
Diagnosis | Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment | Radiology
PubMedID
31552464
Department(s)
Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Medical Imaging
Document Type
Article