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V Rosas1, J V Conte, S C Yang

  • 1John Hopkins Hospital, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.

Annals of Transplantation
|January 9, 2001
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Lung transplantation is a viable option for carefully selected patients with Scleroderma-related lung disease. Outcomes, including survival and complication rates, were comparable to those with other lung diseases.

Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Rheumatology
  • Transplant Surgery

Background:

  • Scleroderma-related lung disease, including pulmonary fibrosis and hypertension, significantly impacts patient health.
  • Lung transplantation is a critical intervention for end-stage lung disease.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the viability and outcomes of lung transplantation in patients with Scleroderma-related lung disease.
  • To compare post-transplant outcomes in Scleroderma patients with those of patients with primary pulmonary fibrosis.

Main Methods:

  • Nine patients with Scleroderma-related lung disease underwent lung transplantation.
  • Patients were rigorously screened for eligibility, excluding renal insufficiency, aspiration, and skin breakdown.
  • Outcomes were compared to a control group of lung transplant recipients with primary pulmonary fibrosis.

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Main Results:

  • Four-year post-transplant survival rates were similar: 76.2% for Scleroderma patients vs. 69.2% for controls.
  • Incidence rates for acute rejection and infections (viral, bacterial, fungal) showed no significant differences between groups.
  • Serum creatinine levels post-transplant were comparable between the Scleroderma and control groups.

Conclusions:

  • Lung transplantation is a feasible treatment option for select patients suffering from Scleroderma-related lung disease.
  • Careful patient selection is crucial for successful lung transplantation outcomes in this population.