Pleural Complications in Lung Transplant Recipients: Outside the Box!

Session Format

Pre-Recorded

Session Type

Plenary Presentation

Topic Area

Transplant

Description

Presence of preexisting pleural disease is an important consideration for lung transplantation. Additionally, pleural complications are common post lung transplantation due to invasion of the pleural sac and as a results of systemic manifestation of immunosuppression, malignancy, and rejection.

Learning Objective 1

Review etiology and management of pleural effusions in lung transplant recipients.

Learning Objective 2

Review other thoracic complications: pneumothorax, chylothorax, and empyema.

Summary


Availability:	On-Demand


Cost:	FREE


Credit Offered:	1 CME Credit