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[Lung transplantation].

I Caubarrère1, M Stern, P Bonnette

  • 1Service de Pneumologie, CMC Foch, Suresnes.

La Revue De Medecine Interne
|November 1, 1991
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Lung transplantation has evolved significantly since 1983, expanding patient eligibility and improving outcomes. Bacterial infections and chronic rejection remain key challenges impacting lung transplant success.

Area of Science:

  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Transplant Surgery
  • Immunology

Context:

  • Lung transplantation expanded significantly following the introduction of cyclosporin and key research publications.
  • Initial applications focused on interstitial pneumopathy, later extending to emphysema and pulmonary hypertension.
  • Double lung transplantation offers a vital alternative for chronic lung infections like cystic fibrosis.

Purpose:

  • To analyze the evolution and current status of lung transplantation.
  • To review patient selection criteria, surgical techniques, and outcomes.
  • To assess the impact of infections and rejection on transplant success.

Summary:

  • Lung transplantation has broadened its application and patient inclusion criteria since 1983.

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  • Bacterial infections pose a greater immediate threat than acute rejection.
  • Cytomegalovirus infections and obliterative bronchiolitis (chronic rejection) significantly affect short- and long-term outcomes.

    • Impact:

    • Lung transplantation is now a viable option for a wider range of severe lung diseases.
    • Understanding post-transplant complications like infections and rejection is crucial for improving patient survival.
    • This analysis reassesses the role of lung transplantation within thoracic surgery, highlighting areas for future improvement.