[Complications after lung transplantation: gastroenterological, hematological and cardiovascular involvement]

Dtsch Med Wochenschr. 2008 Apr;133(16):836-9. doi: 10.1055/s-2008-1075657.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Intestinal perforation after lung transplantation is common in elderly patients with diverticulitis. The distal intestinal obstruction syndrome (DIOS) is a current complication in patients with cystic fibrosis. Myelosuppressive drugs as in most immunosuppressive regimens can cause cytopenia. Thrombotic microangiopathy is often caused by immunosuppressive regimen with a calcineurin-inhibitor in combination with a proliferation signal-inhibitor. Although renal failure and neurological symptoms are often additional side effects of the immunosuppressive therapy there are no reliable data on CNI-free protocols. Studies have shown that administration of statins is associated with improved function and survival of lung allografts.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Cardiovascular Diseases / etiology*
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases / etiology*
  • Hematologic Diseases / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Obstruction / etiology
  • Lung Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Lymphoproliferative Disorders / etiology
  • Postoperative Complications / epidemiology*