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Heart-lung transplantation--Harefield experience.

M H Yacoub1, A Khaghani, H Miyamura

  • 1Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgical Unit, Harefield Hospital, Uxbridge, Middlesex, United Kingdom.

The Japanese Journal of Surgery
|May 1, 1990
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Heart and lung transplants significantly improve survival and quality of life for patients with severe lung disease. Despite a notable mortality rate, most recipients experience long-term benefits from this life-saving procedure.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Combined heart and lung transplantation is a critical intervention for end-stage cardiopulmonary diseases.
  • Harefield Hospital performed 159 procedures between 1980 and 1988.
  • Patient ages ranged from 10 weeks to 52 years.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the outcomes and survival rates of combined heart and lung transplantations.
  • To identify indications and complications associated with the procedure.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 159 combined heart and lung transplantations in 152 patients.
  • Immunosuppression primarily involved cyclosporin A and azathioprine, with limited routine oral steroid use.
  • Data collection on patient demographics, indications, mortality, and long-term complications.

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Main Results:

  • Pulmonary vascular disease (69.7%) and parenchymal lung disease (30.3%) were primary indications, with Eisenmenger syndrome being most common.
  • Hospital mortality was 32.2%, with 103 patients discharged.
  • First and second-year actuarial survival rates were 64% and 61%, respectively.
  • Obliterative bronchiolitis was a significant late complication.

Conclusions:

  • Combined heart and lung transplantation offers a substantial improvement in survival and quality of life for carefully selected patients.
  • Effective immunosuppression regimens are crucial for managing post-transplant outcomes.
  • Ongoing monitoring for late complications like obliterative bronchiolitis is essential.