Predicting Primary Graft Dysfunction in Systemic Sclerosis Lung Transplantation Using Machine-Learning and CT Features.

Journal: Clinical transplantation
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Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Primary graft dysfunction (PGD) is a significant barrier to survival in lung transplant (LTx) recipients. PGD in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) remains especially underrepresented in research.

Authors

  • Jatin Singh
    Department of Radiology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Xin Meng
    Department of Radiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, China.
  • Joseph K Leader
    Departments of Radiology and Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, USA.
  • John Ryan
    Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
  • Lucas Pu
    Department of Radiology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Rachel Deitz
    Division of Lung Transplant and Lung Failure, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Ernest G Chan
    Department of Surgery, Section of Thoracic Surgery, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
  • Norihisa Shigemura
    Division of Lung Transplant and Lung Failure, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Chadi A Hage
    Division of Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care, Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Pablo G Sanchez
    Department of Surgery, Section of Thoracic Surgery, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
  • Jiantao Pu
    Department of Radiology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, USA.