Single Versus Double Lung Transplant in the Elderly: A Propensity-Matched Analysis
Purpose: Single lung transplantation (SLT) is considered for select candidates that may be at higher risk for bilateral lung transplantation (BLT), including older frail recipients. To optimize organ utilization, we compared the outcomes of BLT with SLT in older patients. (Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation)
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - April 1, 2024 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: , A. Mehta, M. Budev, U. Ahmad, J. Yun, K. McCurry, H. Elgharably Source Type: research
Bronchial Artery Revascularization: Establishing the Bar Inlung Transplantation
Purpose: To determine short- and long-term outcomes of bronchial artery revascularization (BAR) for lung transplant when performed in a teaching and learning series. (Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation)
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - April 1, 2024 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: , S. Unai, R. Mahboubi, G. Stockdale, L. Thuita, J. Yun, E. Blackstone, M. Machuzak, C. Koval, M. Budev, K. McCurry, G. Pettersson Source Type: research
Living-Donor Single-Lobe Lung Transplantation: A Single-Center Case Series
Purpose: Living donor lobar lung transplantation (LDLLT) has become a life saving option for severe patients in Japan. Single-lobe lung transplant procedure was required when small pediatric patients received oversized grafts or only one donor was available. The aim of this study was to evaluate posttransplant outcomes of LDLLT using a single lobar graft. (Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation)
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - April 1, 2024 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: , S. Tanaka, M. Takahashi, S. Nishikawa, Y. Yutaka, A. Ohsumi, H. Date Source Type: research
Donor-Derived Cell-Free DNA for Early Detection of Rejection and Allograft Injury in Lung Transplant Recipients
This study aims to explore the potential utility of ddcfDNA as a non-invasive biomarker for detecting allograft function and acute rejection after lung transplantation. (Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation)
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - April 1, 2024 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: , J. Walter, K. Hirv, O. Wachter, A. Dick, J. Kovacs, O. Gl ück, J. Zimmermann, S. Michel, M. Irlbeck, N. Kneidinger, R. Hatz, J. Behr, C. Schneider, T. Kauke Source Type: research
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Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - April 1, 2024 Category: Transplant Surgery Source Type: research
ECMO as Bridge to Lung Transplantation. Experience in a Center in a Country with Low Donor Supply. Cl ínica Santa María, Santiago De Chile
Purpose: The use of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) as bridge therapy has improved the outcomes of patients requiring invasive mechanical ventilation prior to lung transplantation (LT). Our objective is to evaluate and describe the local experience of ECMO therapy as bridge to lung transplantation (EBLT) in the last 8 years. (Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation)
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - April 1, 2024 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: , C. Paulsen, P. Salazar, C. Sepulveda, M. Santelices, D. Paredes, T. Regueira, R. Varas, S. Viacava, M. Fica Source Type: research
Factors Associated with Long Survival Following Single Lung Transplantation
This study identified the factors that are associated with long survival following SLTx. (Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation)
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - April 1, 2024 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: , Z. Nauroz, J. Ruck, R. Riojas, J. Ha, A. Massie, D. Segev, C. Merlo, E. Bush Source Type: research
The Outcomes of Old Age Lung Transplantation: National Multi-Institutional Cohort Study
This study evaluated lung transplantation outcomes in old age and verified the proper cut-off value for old age with the prospectively collected nationwide multi-institutional cohort. (Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation)
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - April 1, 2024 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: , B. Park, Y. Yang, A. Woo, M. Park, J. Lee Source Type: research
The Efficacy of Modified Frailty Scoring System for Korean Lung Transplant Patients to Predict Post-Transplant Outcomes
Purpose: Despite comprehensive multidisciplinary assessment to determine appropriate candidates for transplantation, limitations in identifying candidates with possible adverse events have remained. Frailty scoring systems, suggested by multiple programs, may help determine the at-risk candidates. Unfortunately, Korean patients waiting for lung transplantation have no proper scoring system. Therefore, in this study, we modified the pre-existing scoring system to develop the frailty scoring system for Korean lung transplant patients and evaluate its efficacy and associations with post-transplant outcomes. (Source: The Journ...
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - April 1, 2024 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: , B. Park, Y. Yang, E. Kim, A. Woo, M. Park, J. Lee Source Type: research
Efficacy of Lung Transplantation from Hepatitis C+ Donors
Purpose: Lung transplantation is an effective treatment for end-stage lung disease. The development of effective direct acting antiviral treatment (DAAT) for hepatitis C virus (HCV) has led to an expanded donor pool. The primary aim of this project is to investigate outcomes in lung transplant recipients with HCV+ donors compared with HCV- donors. (Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation)
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - April 1, 2024 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: , E.E. Bashian, G. Gardner, M. Ambrosio, W. Julliard, V. Kasirajan, Z. Hashmi Source Type: research
Explanted Lung Cancer Identified During Lung Transplant: A Linked Analysis of the SRTR and the NCDB
This study seeks to evaluate LCoE outcomes to better understand the prognostic implications of a malignancy in lung transplant candidates. (Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation)
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - April 1, 2024 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: , J. Diaz Martinez, M. De Perrot, M. Cypel, S. Keshavjee, R. Mamidi Reddy, E. Wakeam Source Type: research
The Presence of Cold Agglutinins in Recipients is a Risk Factor for Severe Primary Graft Dysfunction After Lung Transplantation
Purpose: The relevance of the presence of cold agglutinins in lung transplantation recipients (LTx) is unclear. Cold agglutinin disease usually presents with hemolytic anemia but may also contribute to the onset of pulmonary embolisms caused by cold-reacting autiantibodies. While there is usually no hypothermia, the new lungs are still cold during implantation. The aim of this study is to analyze the impact of cold agglutinins in lung transplant recipients on short- and long-term outcome after LTx. (Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation)
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - April 1, 2024 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: , A. Semmelmann, D. Schibilsky, J. Kalbhenn, F. Emmerich Source Type: research
Primary Graft Dysfunction: Shifting from Static Grading to Temporal Classification
Purpose: Primary Graft Dysfunction (PGD) is an umbrella term that encompasses different pathophysiological mechanisms leading to lung edema in the early stages after lung transplantation (LTx). Current PGD grading is based on the assessment at fixed timepoints within the first 72 hours post-LTx, and this static grading does not reflect the underlying disease patterns resulting in PGD. Therefore, we propose a temporal PGD classification aiming to capture the dynamic evolution of PGD severity over time. (Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation)
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - April 1, 2024 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: , J. Van Slambrouck, A. Khan, C. Vandervelde, C. Vanluyten, X. Jin, A. Barbarossa, J. Kaes, L. Schoonjans, R. Vos, D. Van Raemdonck, P. Carmeliet, L. Ceulemans Source Type: research
UK Experience of Direct Procurement of Lungs with Ongoing Abdominal Normothermic Regional Perfusion from Controlled DCD Donors
Purpose: Describe the UK experience of direct retrieval and preservation (DRP) of lungs for transplantation alongside abdominal normothermic regional perfusion (A-NRP), with an analysis of early outcomes for lungs transplanted with this method compared to standard retrieval after circulatory death (DCD). (Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation)
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - April 1, 2024 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: , R. Hogg, S. Beale, A. Jothidasan, M. Husain, J. Dunning, B. Zych, P. Kaul, S. Tsui, A. Al Adhami, J. Parmar, P. Curry, S. Messer, P. Mohite, R. Venkateswaran, V. Mehta, G. Meachery, B. Ramesh, J. Mascaro, D. Quinn, B. Raj, R. Sutcliffe, S. Dharmic, C. J Source Type: research
Comparison of Perioperative Outcomes Between Living-Donor Lobar Lung Transplant Versus Deceased-Donor Lung Transplant
This study aims to compare perioperative and early post-transplant outcomes between LDLLT and deceased-donor lung transplantation (DDLT). (Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation)
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - April 1, 2024 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: , D. Nakajima, M. Takahashi, S. Tanaka, Y. Yutaka, A. Ohsumi, H. Date Source Type: research
