Size Mismatching Increases Mortality After Lung Transplantation in Preadolescent Patients

ConclusionsIn preadolescent children undergoing PLTx, size mismatching is associated with increased death. Our findings differ from studies in adults, which demonstrated improved survival associated with oversized allografts. Accordingly, well-matched allografts should be prioritized when assessing donor-recipient pairs for transplantation.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research