Pulmonary embolism and pulmonary infarction after lung transplantation.

Abstract

Venous thromboembolism (VTE), which includes pulmonary embolism (PE) and deep vein thrombosis (DVT), is a common occurrence in patients undergoing surgery and is a potentially fatal complication. Especially after lung transplantation, vascular complications can compromise the function of the allograft and limit survival. Typically, the risk of pulmonary infarction after PE in lung transplant recipients is high because the absence or poor development of the collateral bronchial circulation may predispose lung transplant recipients to pulmonary infarction. This article reports 2 cases of PE with associated pulmonary infarction after lung transplantation with significant morbidity.

• Authors: Igor Krivokuca, Ed A van de Graaf, Diana A van Kessel, Jules M M van den Bosch, Jan C Grutters, Johanna M Kwakkel-van Erp
• Journal: Clinical and applied thrombosis/hemostasis : official journal of the International Academy of Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis (Clin Appl Thromb Hemost) Vol. 17 Issue 4 Pg. 421-4 (Aug 2011) ISSN: 1938-2723 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 20547546 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Female
• Humans
• Lung Transplantation (adverse effects)
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Pulmonary Embolism (etiology)
• Pulmonary Infarction (etiology)
• Risk Factors
• Tomography Scanners, X-Ray Computed