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OPTN/SRTR 2015 Annual Data Report: Lung
M Valapour1,2, M A Skeans1, J M Smith1,3
1Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients, Minneapolis Medical Research Foundation, Minneapolis, MN.
Summary
In 2015, lung transplant numbers increased, but waitlist mortality also rose. Survival rates showed little improvement, though policy changes aim to enhance access, especially for pediatric lung transplant candidates.
Area of Science:
- Medicine
- Transplantation Surgery
- Pulmonology
Background:
- In 2015, the lung transplant waiting list saw significant activity with 2409 new candidates and 2072 procedures performed.
- Despite record transplant numbers, waitlist mortality has steadily increased over the past decade.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze lung transplant trends in 2015, including waiting times, survival rates, and waitlist mortality.
- To evaluate the impact of recent policy changes on lung transplant access and outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of data from the lung transplant waiting list and performed procedures in 2015.
- Review of short- and long-term survival rates and waitlist mortality trends.
- Examination of policy changes implemented by the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN).
Main Results:
- The median waiting time for lung transplant candidates listed in 2015 was 3.4 months.
- Waitlist mortality reached 16.5 deaths per 100 waitlist years, a concerning trend.
- Overall survival showed no significant improvement in the past five years, with 55.5% of recipients alive at 5 years post-transplant.
- For pediatric candidates, 23 were added to the list and 17 transplants were performed in 2015.
Conclusions:
- Recent policy revisions, including a revised lung allocation score and broader geographic sharing for pediatric donors, are expected to improve access.
- Continued monitoring is necessary to assess the impact of these policy changes on lung transplant outcomes and trends.
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