Reperfusion pulmonary edema

Reperfusion pulmonary edema (also known as reimplantation response) is a form of non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema usually seen within 48 hours after lung transplantation.

Reperfusion edema usually resolves over a period of days to months, usually within 1-2 weeks.

Diagnosis is one of exclusion after left ventricular failure, rejection, infection, and atelectasis are ruled out.

Radiographic features

The radiographic appearance varies and ranges from a mild perihilar opacity to dense consolidation.

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