The incidence and risk factors of acute lung injury after liver transplantation: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

End-stage liver disease is associated with significant global morbidity, with liver transplantation being the only curative treatment option. Posttransplant acute lung injury (ALI) and acute respiratory distress syndrome can adversely affect outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate the incidence of ALI following liver transplantation and to identify associated risk factors.

Methods

A comprehensive literature search was conducted up to February 24, 2024, across databases such as PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Controlled Register of Trials, and Web of Science. Studies were included if they reported the incidence of ALI in liver transplant patients. The quality of the studies was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa scale. Data analysis utilized fixed-effects and random-effec

SUBMITTER: Zhuo X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12582748 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature