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World J Radiol. Dec 28, 2017; 9(12): 438-447
Published online Dec 28, 2017. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v9.i12.438
Published online Dec 28, 2017. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v9.i12.438
Imaging features of intrathoracic complications of lung transplantation: What the radiologists need to know
Elisa Chia, Simeon Niyi Babawale, Department of Radiology, Royal Perth Hospital, Wellington Street Campus, Perth, WA 6001, Australia
Author contributions: Chia E collated imaging used in the manuscript after obtaining consent from the patients and contributed to the drafting and editing of the manuscript; Babawale SN contributed to the writing of the manuscript, manuscript editing and review of the imaging.
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Correspondence to: Elisa Chia, MBBS, Department of Radiology, Royal Perth Hospital, Wellington Street Campus, GPO Box X2213, Perth, WA 6001, Australia. elisa.chia@health.wa.gov.au
Telephone: +61-08-92242244 Fax: +61-08-92242912
Received: July 2, 2017
Peer-review started: July 3, 2017
First decision: August 7, 2017
Revised: October 20, 2017
Accepted: November 8, 2017
Article in press: November 8, 2017
Published online: December 28, 2017
Processing time: 176 Days and 12.9 Hours
Peer-review started: July 3, 2017
First decision: August 7, 2017
Revised: October 20, 2017
Accepted: November 8, 2017
Article in press: November 8, 2017
Published online: December 28, 2017
Processing time: 176 Days and 12.9 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: Lung transplantation is a common method of treating end stage lung disease. However, despite advances in surgical techniques, complications are still common and can occur years after lung transplantation. Radiological imaging plays an essential role in characterising many post-transplantation complications. It is crucial for radiologists to identify early signs of common complications on imaging to ensure that appropriate treatments are instituted early.