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1Pediatric Lung Transplant Program, Division of Allergy and Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, St. Louis Children's Hospital at Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA. sweet@kids.wustl.edu
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Over 1200 pediatric lung transplants have occurred globally in 15 years. This review covers indications, outcomes, and complications, focusing on pediatric-specific challenges like growth.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Pulmonology
- Thoracic Surgery
- Transplant Medicine
Background:
- Pediatric lung and heart-lung transplantation has seen significant global activity with over 1200 procedures in the last 15 years.
- This field addresses complex congenital and acquired pediatric lung diseases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of the current status of pediatric lung transplantation.
- To highlight indications, outcomes, and complications, with a focus on pediatric-specific issues.
- To offer valuable information for pediatricians and pediatric pulmonologists.
Main Methods:
- Review of global pediatric lung and heart-lung transplant data over the past 15 years.
- Analysis of current literature on transplant indications, outcomes, and complications.
- Emphasis on pediatric-specific considerations, including growth and development.
Main Results:
- Details on the volume and trends of pediatric lung transplantation worldwide.
- Discussion of factors influencing outcomes in pediatric recipients.
- Identification of common and unique complications in pediatric lung transplant patients.
Conclusions:
- Pediatric lung transplantation is a growing field with evolving indications and outcomes.
- Addressing pediatric-specific challenges, such as growth, is crucial for long-term success.
- Future directions in pediatric lung transplantation require continued research and clinical focus.
Abstract:
In the past 15 years there have been more than 1200 pediatric lung and heart-lung transplants worldwide. This article regarding the current status of pediatric lung transplantation describes indications, outcomes, and complications, with particular emphasis on issues specific to pediatrics, including growth. Information useful to the pediatrician and pediatric pulmonologist is also included. Issues important to the future are reviewed.
