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[Heart-lung transplantation].

R Dahl, K Viskum

    Ugeskrift for Laeger
    |March 20, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Lung transplantation is no longer experimental, with good survival rates for end-stage lung disease. Improved patient selection is crucial for establishing effective lung transplant centers.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Pulmonary Medicine
    • Transplant Surgery

    Context:

    • Lung transplantation and heart-lung transplantation are established treatments for terminal pulmonary or pulmonary vascular diseases.
    • Approximately 300 patients have undergone these procedures globally, with two Danish patients treated in England.
    • Survival rates at one and three years post-transplantation are now considered favorable.

    Purpose:

    • To review the indications and contraindications for lung transplantation.
    • To discuss postoperative immunosuppressive therapy and potential complications.
    • To assess the feasibility of establishing lung transplantation centers in Denmark.

    Summary:

    • Lung transplantation outcomes have improved significantly, moving beyond the experimental phase.

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  • Denmark has an estimated 50 potential candidates annually, sufficient for a dedicated center.
  • Current patient selection processes in Denmark lack standardization and require refinement.

    • Impact:

    • Lung transplantation offers a viable, non-experimental treatment option for end-stage lung disease.
    • Standardized patient selection criteria are essential for successful lung transplant programs.
    • Establishing dedicated lung transplant centers can improve access to this life-saving procedure.