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  • The US lung transplant system transitioned to a continuous distribution system in 2023.
  • This system utilizes a composite allocation score (CAS) for organ matching.
  • The CAS was subsequently amended to address blood type O disparities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of the new continuous distribution system on lung transplantation in the US.
  • To analyze key metrics including transplant volume, waitlist dynamics, and patient survival.
  • To assess the effectiveness of the amended CAS in improving organ access.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of national lung transplant data from 2023.
  • Comparison of transplant rates, waitlist times, and mortality before and after system implementation.
  • Evaluation of 1-year post-transplant survival rates.

Main Results:

  • A record 3,049 adult lung transplants were performed in 2023.
  • Transplant rates reached an all-time high of 307.6 per 100 patient-years.
  • Waitlist mortality decreased to a low of 13.3 deaths per 100 patient-years.
  • 81.2% of adult candidates received a transplant within 1 year of listing.
  • 1-year post-transplant survival remained stable at approximately 88.5%.

Conclusions:

  • The 2023 continuous distribution system and amended CAS facilitated a record number of lung transplants.
  • The new system successfully reduced waitlist mortality, a primary allocation goal.
  • Lung transplant outcomes remain robust, demonstrating the system's effectiveness and stability.