Lung Herniation and Torsion Contributing to Persistent RV Dysfunction after Heart-Lung Transplant
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DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2021.01.883
Abstract: Purpose Lung herniation and torsion are rare and life-threatening complications post-lung transplant, resulting in vascular compromise, airway obstruction and eventual necrosis. Timely diagnosis is imperative as delays can potentiate ischemia of the lung tissue, increasing… read more here.
Keywords: herniation torsion; lung; lung herniation; heart ... See more keywords