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  • Transplantation Medicine
  • Immunology
  • Critical Care

Background:

  • Primary graft dysfunction (PGD) is a significant complication following lung transplantation, impacting patient outcomes.
  • Despite decades of research, effective prevention and treatment strategies for PGD remain elusive.
  • The definition of PGD has evolved, reflecting the complexities of modern lung transplant perioperative care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current understanding of PGD in lung transplantation.
  • To discuss recent findings regarding PGD pathophysiology and risk factors.
  • To explore future research directions and potential therapeutic applications for PGD.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of prior understanding, recent findings, and future directions in PGD.
  • Analysis of the evolving definition of PGD and its implications.
  • Examination of advancements in understanding PGD pathophysiology, including immune responses and cell injury.

Main Results:

  • Recipient, donor, and intraoperative factors contributing to PGD have been identified.
  • Understanding of PGD pathophysiology has advanced, highlighting innate immunity, humoral immunity, and epithelial injury.
  • Extracorporeal membranous oxygenation (ECMO) is a key supportive treatment for severe PGD.

Conclusions:

  • PGD continues to be a critical outcome in lung transplantation, associated with poorer short- and long-term results.
  • Future research focusing on ex vivo lung perfusion (EVLP) may offer new avenues for PGD research and treatment.
  • Continued investigation into PGD pathophysiology and the development of preventative therapies are crucial for improving lung transplant outcomes.