Case report describes bowel perforation following lung transplant, highlighting risks of opportunistic infections. Early surgical intervention is crucial for patient outcomes.
Key Points
Bowel perforation from angioinvasive aspergillosis is rare but serious after lung transplantation.
The patient, a 62-year-old male, exhibited severe findings including pneumatosis and portal venous gas.
An exploratory laparotomy and bowel resections were performed due to acute peritonitis from angioinvasive aspergillosis.
Opportunistic infections in immunosuppressed patients often require a high index of suspicion and timely surgical response.