The purpose of this exhibit is to:
1. Review the indications, techniques, results, and prognosis in lung transplant recipients.
2. Analyze pertinent imaging findings after uncomplicated lung transplantation and after occurrence of complications.
 

Indications

Technique

• Single lung transplant
• Double lung transplant
• Heart-lung transplant
• Living donor transplant

Imaging findings

• Expected normal evolution
• Complications

Results

Prognosis

Lung transplantation remains a life-saving procedure yet is fraught with complications. The importance of imaging in the selection process, post-operative management, and long-term follow-up cannot be over-emphasized. The major teaching points of this exhibit are:
1. Imaging plays a major role in selection, management and follow-up of these complex patients.
2. Familiarity with the clinical and imaging spectrum of issues is of significant importance for radiologists.