Neurological complications of lung transplantation

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Neurological complications of lung transplantation. Neurological complications develop in 70-80% of lung transplant recipients.

Epidemiology

  • Neurological complications develop in 70-80% of lung transplant recipients

Causes and risk factors

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Vascular complications

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Other central complications

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Other peripheral complications

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References

  1. Zivković SA, Jumaa M, Barisić N, McCurry K. Neurologic complications following lung transplantation. J Neurol Sci 2009; 280:90-93.
  2. Mateen FJ, Dierkhising RA, Rabinstein AA, van de Beek D, Wijdicks EF. Neurological complications following adult lung transplantation. Am J Transplant 2010; 10:908-914.

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