Predicting Pulmonary Graft Loss Using Oxygen-enhanced MRI T1 Mapping in a Prospective Study

Key Points

• Oxygen-enhanced MRI mapping parameters predict graft loss in lung transplant recipients, indicating its potential use in monitoring.
• By measuring these parameters 6–12 months after transplant, significant correlations with chronic lung allograft dysfunction were observed.
• This prospective study utilized oxygen-enhanced MRI for evaluating lung graft status and determining long-term outcomes.
• These findings suggest the need for ongoing monitoring of lung transplant recipients to prevent graft loss and improve outcomes.