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Lung transplant rejection: obliterative bronchiolitis

N M Spector1, M A Connolly, E R Garrity

  • 1Niehoff School of Nursing, Loyola University, Chicago, III, USA.

American Journal of Critical Care : an Official Publication, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
|September 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Obliterative bronchiolitis is a common complication after lung transplantation, causing airway obstruction and late death. Enhanced immunosuppression is the current treatment, with ongoing research into early diagnosis and novel therapies.

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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Transplant Surgery
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Lung transplantation is increasingly performed for diverse pulmonary conditions.
  • Chronic rejection, specifically obliterative bronchiolitis, is the leading cause of late mortality post-transplant.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing literature on obliterative bronchiolitis.
  • To clarify terminology, definition, pathophysiology, incidence, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted a MEDLINE search using "bronchiolitis obliterans" and "lung transplantation" keywords.
  • Selected studies based on sample size, statistical reporting, and comprehensive reviews.

Main Results:

  • Inconsistent terminology for obliterative bronchiolitis noted in literature.

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  • Characterized as an obstructive airway defect with progressive occlusion.
  • Incidence ranges from 7% to 54%, with a 30% to 40% mortality rate.

    • Conclusions:

    • Obliterative bronchiolitis is a frequent complication in lung transplant recipients.
    • Enhanced immunosuppression is the primary treatment; future strategies may involve growth factor inhibition.
    • Standardization of nomenclature and reporting of incidence/mortality is needed; research focuses on early diagnosis and improved treatments.