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Left Lung Orthotopic Transplantation in a Juvenile Porcine Model for ESLP
Published on: February 14, 2022
[Lung transplant in children]
1Cirurgia Torácica, FFFCMPA, Porto Alegre, RS. jcamargo@plug-in.com.br
Insights
Pediatric lung transplantation, including living donor procedures, is a viable option for children with severe lung diseases. Advances in adult lung transplant techniques have been successfully adapted for the pediatric population.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Pediatric Surgery
- Transplant Medicine
Context:
- Lung transplantation in children presents unique challenges compared to adults.
- The Latin American experience with pediatric lung transplantation is emerging.
- Living related donor lung transplantation is a critical consideration for pediatric recipients.
Purpose:
- To review key aspects of pediatric lung transplantation.
- To present the experience of a pioneering Latin American medical team.
- To highlight specific considerations for pediatric lung transplant recipients.
Summary:
- A literature review identified similarities and differences between adult and pediatric lung transplants.
- Specific challenges in pediatric lung transplantation were discussed.
- The article emphasizes the use of living related donors in pediatric cases.
Impact:
- Successful adaptation of adult lung transplant advances for pediatric patients.
- Improved treatment options for children with parenchymal or vascular lung diseases.
- Contribution to the growing field of pediatric lung transplantation in Latin America.
Objective:
This article presents a review of the main aspects related to lung transplant in children and shows the experience of the first medical team to perform this procedure in Latin America.
Sources:
Literature review of scientific articles, using the MEDLINE and Lilacs databases.
Summary Of The Findings:
The article was organized into topics. Similarities and differences regarding lung transplant in adults were identified. Specific problems presented by children subjected to transplant are discussed, and special emphasis is given to a specific situation: lung transplant with living related donors.
Conclusions:
Advances in adult lung transplant for the treatment of parenchymatous or vascular lung diseases have been successfully employed in the pediatric population during the last few years.
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