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Nontuberculous mycobacterial infection after lung transplantation: a report of four cases.

Naoko OseMasato MinamiSoichiro FunakiTakashi KanouRyu KanzakiYasushi Shintani
Published in: Surgical case reports (2019)
An NTM infection leading to pulmonary disease can occur at any time following lung transplantation. Treatment should be considered depending on the involved pathogens, individual status, and disease severity.
Keyphrases
  • extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
  • mycobacterium tuberculosis
  • pulmonary hypertension
  • gram negative
  • antimicrobial resistance
  • replacement therapy