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[Lung transplantation].

Marc Stern1, Pierre Bonnette

  • 1Groupe de transplantation pulmonaire, service de pneumologie, hôpital Foch, 92151 Suresnes. m.stern@hopital-foch.org

La Revue Du Praticien
|June 21, 2007
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Lung transplantation offers an effective treatment for end-stage lung disease in patients under 60. Survival rates improve, but primary graft dysfunction and bronchiolitis obliterans remain key challenges.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology and Thoracic Surgery
  • Pulmonology
  • Transplant Medicine

Context:

  • Lung transplantation is a viable option for patients under 60 with chronic end-stage lung diseases.
  • Maximal medical therapy offers limited life expectancy (12-18 months).

Purpose:

  • To review the effectiveness and outcomes of lung transplantation.
  • To highlight surgical options and long-term survival rates.
  • To identify early and late complications following lung transplantation.

Summary:

  • Various surgical procedures (single, bilateral, heart-lung) cater to diverse patient needs.
  • Early postoperative mortality is below 10%, with 5-year survival exceeding 50% in experienced programs.
  • Primary graft dysfunction, infections, and airway issues are major early concerns.

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  • Bronchiolitis obliterans limits long-term survival, alongside malignancies and drug toxicity.

    • Impact:

    • Lung transplantation significantly improves survival and quality of life for eligible patients.
    • Understanding complications guides clinical management and research efforts.
    • Advances in transplant techniques and post-operative care continue to enhance outcomes.