Regional breath sound distribution analysis in single-lung transplant recipients.

Background: Perfusion scintigraphy has been used to evaluate and monitor graft function in single-lung transplant recipients. In this study, our objective was to determine whether quantitatively measured regional breath sounds, using a computerized breath sound analysis device, correlate with the standard methods of monitoring graft function used at our facility for single-lung transplant patients.

Methods: Quantitative regional breath sound measurements (QLD VRI) were performed with a VRIxp device on 37 single-lung transplant patients, who underwent perfusion scans and lung function testing for routine follow-up.