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Lung transplantation: current status and future prospects.

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  • 1Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Washington University, 3108 Queeny Tower, One Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza, St. Louis, Missouri 63110-1013, USA.

World Journal of Surgery
|September 29, 1999
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Lung transplantation has seen significant advancements, with survival rates now exceeding 75% and improved lung function post-surgery. Key challenges remain, including donor availability and preventing bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular and Respiratory System Science
  • Surgical Innovation and Outcomes

Background:

  • Lung transplantation has evolved over 35 years, transitioning from slow initial progress to rapid growth and success.
  • The field has seen a substantial increase in procedures, with over 1000 lung and heart-lung transplants in the US and 1400 globally in 1997.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current status of lung transplantation.
  • To discuss future trends and challenges in lung transplant programs.

Main Methods:

  • Review of historical data and outcomes in lung transplantation.
  • Analysis of survival rates and functional improvements (FEV(1)) post-transplant.

Main Results:

  • One-year survival rates for lung transplantation now exceed 75% for most diagnoses.

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  • Significant functional improvements are observed, with post-operative FEV(1) increasing from 15-20% to 75-80% of predicted values.

    • Conclusions:

    • Lung transplantation has achieved excellent and durable functional results.
    • Future challenges include addressing donor lung scarcity, improving graft preservation techniques, and managing bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome.