My child has to have a double lung transplant. what are possible complications?

Multiple risks: Risks can be extensive, but when you are a candidate for a lung transplant, it means your lung function is quite poor and your long term chances of survival are better with the risks of transplant. These include respiratory failure, bleeding, infection, need for prolonged mechanical ventilation, cardiac dysfunction and arrythmias, stroke, rejection of your organs, and death among others.

Center can provide: The decision to have a lung transplantation is complex. There are numerous complications that can occur, but many patients do well. The one year survival following transplantation is typically 90% at most centers. Your transplant center can provide their complication rate and survival statistics to you for your child's particular lung disease, age and condition.