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The median incidence of Aspergillus infections in lung transplant recipients has been reported in up to 20%. The commonest site for infection is the tracheobronchial area, most commonly at the anastomotic site which is particularly vulnerable due to blood supply disruption to the donor airway and the presence of the sutures, a point of adhesion for pathogens. Bronchial anastomotic infections are a major risk factor for dehiscence, bronchial stenosis, fistulas and granulation tissue, with the potential of limiting the lung capacity and facilitate secretion retention.