Characteristics and Clinical Outcomes of Postoperative Pleural Space Infections Among Lung Transplant Recipients.

Key Points

• To investigate the characteristics and clinical outcomes associated with postoperative pleural space infections in lung transplant recipients.
• Analyzed cases of postoperative pleural space infections among lung transplant recipients.
• Evaluated management strategies including drainage and antimicrobials.
• Compared outcomes with those having pleural effusions without infection.
• Postoperative pleural space infections remain common in lung transplant recipients.
• Contemporary management techniques do not lead to increased risk of allograft dysfunction or death.
• Infected pleural effusions show comparable outcomes to non-infected ones with effective treatment.