Prevalence of pleural effusions post orthotopic heart transplantation

Misra, Heather; Dikensoy, ÖNER; Rodriguez, R.; Bilaceroglu, Semra; Wigger, Mark; Aaron, Mark; Light, Richard

doi:10.1111/j.1440-1843.2007.01174.x

Prevalence of pleural effusions post orthotopic heart transplantation

Misra H., Dikensoy Ö. , Rodriguez R. M. , Bilaceroglu S., Wigger M., Aaron M., ...More

RESPIROLOGY, vol.12, no.6, pp.887-890, 2007 (Journal Indexed in SCI)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 12 Issue: 6
Publication Date: 2007
Doi Number: 10.1111/j.1440-1843.2007.01174.x
Title of Journal : RESPIROLOGY
Page Numbers: pp.887-890

Abstract

Background and objective: The prevalence and natural history of pleural effusions occurring after orthotopic heart transplantations (OHT) are essentially unknown. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence, laterality, size and prognosis of pleural effusions occurring after OHT.