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  • 1Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients, Minneapolis Medical Research Foundation, Minneapolis, MN.

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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).
Keywords:
End-stage lung diseaselung allocation scorelung transplantorgan allocationtransplant outcomes

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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.