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Lung Transplantation for Bronchiectasis Due to Hyperimmunoglobulin E Syndrome
Dai Shimizu1, Shinji Otani1, Seiichiro Sugimoto2
1Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Okayama University Hospital, Japan.
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|July 5, 2021
Summary
Lung transplantation may be possible for patients with Hyperimmunoglobulin E syndrome (HIES), a primary immunodeficiency. Successful outcomes depend on preoperative immune stability and controlling perioperative infections, particularly Aspergillus.
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Pulmonology
- Transplantation Surgery
Background:
- Hyperimmunoglobulin E syndrome (HIES) is a primary immunodeficiency causing severe lung infections and destruction.
- Lung transplantation is rarely reported in HIES patients due to potential complications.
Observation:
- A 42-year-old woman with HIES and progressive bronchiectasis was evaluated for lung transplantation.
- Her pulmonary infections were managed effectively prior to the procedure.
Findings:
- The patient underwent a successful lung transplantation with an uneventful postoperative course.
- This case suggests lung transplantation is feasible in select HIES patients.
Implications:
- Careful preoperative immunological assessment and management of infections are crucial for HIES lung transplant success.
- Perioperative control of infections, especially Aspergillus, is vital for favorable outcomes in HIES patients undergoing lung transplantation.
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