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To investigate the characteristics and clinical outcomes associated with postoperative pleural space infections in lung transplant recipients.

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Characteristics and Clinical Outcomes of Postoperative Pleural Space Infections Among Lung Transplant Recipients.

MAMiranda ArzateSt. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center MNMichael D. NailorSt. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center STSofya TokmanCreighton University

Key Points

To investigate the characteristics and clinical outcomes associated with postoperative pleural space infections in lung transplant recipients.
Analyzed cases of postoperative pleural space infections among lung transplant recipients.
Evaluated management strategies including drainage and antimicrobials.
Compared outcomes with those having pleural effusions without infection.
Postoperative pleural space infections remain common in lung transplant recipients.
Contemporary management techniques do not lead to increased risk of allograft dysfunction or death.
Infected pleural effusions show comparable outcomes to non-infected ones with effective treatment.

Abstract

PSI remains frequent post-LT but with contemporary management-including drainage, antimicrobials, and early surgical intervention-may no longer carry excess risk for sustained allograft dysfunction or death relative to pleural effusions without associated infection.

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