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Published on: July 3, 2025
[Lung transplantation for pulmonary fibrosis: report of 10 cases]
Jing-yu Chen1, Ming-feng Zheng, Yan-hong Zhu
1Group of Lung Transplant, Wuxi Chest Hospital, Jiangsu 214073, China.
Objective:
To discuss the operative technique, patient selection and perioperative management of lung transplantation for pulmonary fibrosis.
Methods:
From September 2002 to December 2005, 31 cases of lung transplantations were performed in our hospital. There were 10 cases receiving single lung transplantation for pulmonary fibrosis, among them 2 received right lung transplantation with cardio pulmonary bypass, and one received contralateral lung transplantation-a left donor lung implanted in the recipient's right thorax.
Results:
The in-hospital mortality was 10.0% (1/10). Nine patients were discharged from hospital, while one patient died of severe infection on the 137th postoperative day. During follow-up, one patient died of infection 9 months and another patient died of an accident 25 months after the operation. The 7 other patients were alive with improved lung functions.
Conclusion:
Lung transplantation is effective in improving the survival of selected patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
