Management of Pulmonary Complications in Pretransplant Patients

Michael J. Krowka

doi:10.1016/j.cld.2011.08.012

Management of Pulmonary Complications in Pretransplant Patients

Michael J. Krowka

Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

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Abstract

This article addresses the most common pulmonary issues that affect liver transplant candidates. Pretransplant diagnostic criteria of these pulmonary problems in liver transplant patients are reviewed. Successful pulmonary management schemes and caveats are described. Risks for liver transplant are emphasized.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	765-777
Number of pages	13
Journal	Clinics in liver disease
Volume	15
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cld.2011.08.012
State	Published - Nov 2011

Keywords

Hepatic hydrothorax
Hepatopulmonary syndrome
Overnight oximetry
Portopulmonary hypertension

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Hepatology

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