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Lung donors selection criteria: a review.

P L Filosso1, D Turello, A Cavallo

  • 1Department of Thoracic Surgery, Lung Transplant Program, University of Turin, Turin, Italy. pierluigifilosso@tiscalinet.it

The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery
|June 9, 2006
PubMed
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Using marginal lung donors safely expands transplant availability for end-stage pulmonary disease patients. Redefining donor criteria improves lung transplant outcomes and reduces waiting times.

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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Transplant Surgery
  • Organ Donation

Background:

  • Lung transplantation is a successful treatment for end-stage pulmonary diseases.
  • Donor lung scarcity and long waiting lists necessitate re-evaluating donor criteria.
  • Current criteria are based on historical experience rather than evidence, potentially limiting donor pool.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review changes in lung donor selection criteria.
  • To analyze the impact of these criteria on recipient outcomes.
  • To assess the utility of marginal allografts in lung transplantation.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on lung donor selection criteria.
  • Analysis of recipient outcomes associated with different donor criteria.

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  • Evaluation of the impact of marginal donor utilization on transplant volume and success.

    • Main Results:

    • Recent studies indicate that using marginal donors does not negatively impact early or late recipient outcomes.
    • Utilization of marginal allografts has significantly increased the number of lung transplants performed.
    • Evidence suggests that revised donor criteria can expand the donor pool without compromising patient results.

    Conclusions:

    • Evolving lung donor selection criteria, including the use of marginal allografts, are crucial for addressing donor shortages.
    • The adoption of evidence-based criteria enhances lung transplant accessibility and maintains favorable patient outcomes.
    • Revisiting and adapting donor criteria is essential for the continued success and growth of lung transplantation programs.