Abstract
This article addresses the most common pulmonary issues that affect liver transplant candidates. Pretransplant diagnostic criteria of these pulmonary problems in liver transplant patients are reviewed. Successful pulmonary management schemes and caveats are described. Risks for liver transplant are emphasized.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 765-777 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Clinics in liver disease |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 2011 |
Keywords
- Hepatic hydrothorax
- Hepatopulmonary syndrome
- Overnight oximetry
- Portopulmonary hypertension
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Hepatology