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Lung transplantation at Duke.

Alice L Gray1, Michael S Mulvihill1, Matthew G Hartwig1

  • 11 Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, USA ; 2 Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, USA.

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Lung transplantation is the best treatment for end-stage lung disease. This review details Duke

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Pulmonology
  • Transplant Surgery

Background:

  • Lung transplantation is the definitive treatment for end-stage lung disease.
  • The demand for lung transplants is increasing globally.
  • Duke University Medical Center has a high-volume lung transplant program.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an updated review of lung transplant practices at Duke.
  • To outline management strategies for safe and effective lung transplantation.
  • To detail the center's evidence-based approach to lung transplantation.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical practice and management strategies.
  • Focus on patient selection and donor criteria.
  • Analysis of surgical techniques and postoperative care.
Keywords:
Duke UniversityLung transplantationtransplant evaluation

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Main Results:

  • Duke has performed over 1,600 lung transplants since 1992.
  • The program employs comprehensive strategies for candidate evaluation.
  • Evidence-based protocols guide donor selection, surgery, and post-transplant management.

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  • Duke's Lung Transplant Program utilizes established, evidence-based strategies.
  • These strategies ensure safe and effective lung transplantation.
  • The program's experience supports its position as a leading center.