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Alessandro Palleschi1,2, Giovanni Mattioni1,3, Antonella LoMauro4

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Diaphragm function significantly impacts lung transplantation (LTx) outcomes before and after surgery. Current guidelines lack standard criteria for assessing diaphragmatic dysfunction in LTx patients, hindering optimal care.

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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Physiology

Background:

  • The diaphragm plays a crucial role in respiratory function, and its interaction with lung transplantation (LTx) is complex.
  • Pre-LTx factors like respiratory disease and comorbidities, along with post-LTx surgical trauma, can alter diaphragmatic function.
  • The diaphragm influences graft selection and recipient respiratory outcomes after LTx.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the multifaceted role of the diaphragm in lung transplantation.
  • To explore diaphragm modifications and functional changes occurring after LTx.
  • To highlight the need for standardized diaphragmatic dysfunction assessment in LTx.

Main Methods:

  • Narrative review of existing literature.
  • Analysis of diaphragm's influence on pre- and post-LTx stages.
  • Examination of morphological and functional alterations in the diaphragm post-surgery.

Main Results:

  • Pre-existing conditions and LTx surgery can impair diaphragmatic function.
  • Diaphragmatic function affects graft matching and long-term respiratory performance.
  • Lack of standardized criteria for diaphragmatic dysfunction in LTx is a significant gap.

Conclusions:

  • The diaphragm is integral to successful lung transplantation outcomes.
  • Further research is needed to establish criteria for evaluating and managing diaphragmatic dysfunction in LTx.
  • Addressing diaphragmatic health is essential for improving LTx patient care.