Donor Profile Changes with the Lung Composite Allocation Score

Purpose: In March of 2023, the lung allocation score (LAS) was updated to a single composite allocation score (CAS). CAS utilizes a simultaneous assessment of matching factors, whereas previously this was performed sequentially. We studied the effect of the new score on donor profiles in lung transplantation.

Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - April 1, 2024 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: , S. Elde, M. Fawad, E. Heng, A. Garrison, C. Ruaengsri, J.W. MacArthur, J. Woo, B.A. Guenthart Source Type: research