Utilization of a Digital Radiographic Imaging System for Assessing Ventilation and Guiding Rehabilitation in a Post-lung Transplant Patient: A Case Report

Following lung transplantation, patients frequently experience dyspnea due to ischemia-reperfusion injury, pulmonary edema, vagotomy, and diaphragmatic nerve paralysis. Dynamic digital radiography (DDR), a digital radiographic imaging system, provides dynamic visualization of lung ventilation, facilitating targeted interventions. We report a case of a patient with persistent post-transplant dyspnea who exhibited significant improvement following active rehabilitation and fluid management, guided by DDR assessments. DDR may serve as a valuable tool for early post-transplant management and long-term pulmonary monitoring.