Heart-Lung and Lung Transplantation

Engeler, Christopher E.

doi:10.1016/s0033-8389(22)00307-4

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“…Lung transplantation as a cause of diaphragmatic palsy has been well recognised [ 15 – 17 ]. The reported incidence ranged from 0% to 40% among non-redo patients [ 18 – 23 ].…”

Section: Incidencementioning

confidence: 99%

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Diaphragmatic palsy following lung transplantation

Eltonsy,

Amlani,

Schleicher

et al. 2024

Eur Respir Rev

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Diaphragmatic palsy after lung transplantation has been reported infrequently. Given the role of the diaphragm in respiration, the palsy may play a significant role in the post-surgical recovery as well as morbidity and mortality. This review summarises the current literature to better understand diaphragmatic palsy in the post lung-transplant setting among adults. A thorough literature search was conducted through multiple databases and 91 publications were identified that fit the research question. The review aimed to report the burden of this problem, explore different modalities of diagnosis reported, the effect of various clinical factors and treatment modalities, as well as their effects on outcomes. Additionally, it aimed to highlight the variability, limitations of reported data, and the absence of a standardised approach. This review emphasises the crucial need for more dedicated research to better address this clinical challenge.

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“…Lung transplantation as a cause of diaphragmatic palsy has been well recognised [ 15 – 17 ]. The reported incidence ranged from 0% to 40% among non-redo patients [ 18 – 23 ].…”

Section: Incidencementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Potential confounding variables that could mimic an elevated diaphragm were recognised. One study mentioned omental wrapping of the bronchial anastomosis [ 17 ], while another mentioned that paralytic ileus could present with abdominal distension that caused a raised diaphragm [ 50 ].…”

Section: Diagnosismentioning

confidence: 99%