Lung Transplantation in Pulmonary Fibrosis Secondary to Influenza A Pneumonia

We describe a 45-year-old man with ARDS and progressive lung fibrosis secondary to H1N1 pneumonia who was treated for 45 days with venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation as a rescue utility and bridge to bilateral lung transplantation. The patient was saved and lived well. Lung transplantation may be a viable alternative for patients with lung fibrosis secondary to H1N1-induced ARDS in very selected situations.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research