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Cardiopulmonary transplantation: current practice.

L S Fragomeni1, R S Bonser, S W Jamieson

  • 1Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Minnesota Heart and Lung Institute, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis 55455.

Transplant International : Official Journal of the European Society for Organ Transplantation
|July 1, 1988
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Heart-lung transplantation offers an effective therapy for end-stage cardiopulmonary disease, with improving survival rates. Diagnosis of lung rejection and chronic graft issues like obliterative bronchiolitis require further research.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Pulmonology
  • Transplant Surgery

Background:

  • Heart-lung transplantation is a vital treatment for end-stage cardiopulmonary disease.
  • Survival rates have improved, with over 60% expected at 1 year.
  • Extended lung preservation aids organ procurement and availability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current status and challenges of heart-lung transplantation.
  • To highlight areas needing advancement, particularly in diagnosing rejection.
  • To discuss medium-term complications and long-term outlook.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature and clinical outcomes in heart-lung transplantation.
  • Analysis of survival data and complication rates.
  • Discussion of diagnostic challenges for lung rejection.

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Main Results:

  • One-year survival rates now exceed 60%.
  • Obliterative bronchiolitis is a significant medium-term complication, likely indicating chronic rejection.
  • Diagnosis of lung rejection remains imprecise.

Conclusions:

  • Heart-lung transplantation is the only option for a normal life for select patients.
  • Further research is crucial to improve rejection diagnosis and long-term outcomes.
  • Advancements in transplantation offer hope for patients with severe cardiopulmonary disease.