Early experience with sequential bilateral lung transplantation.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
We performed 20 sequential bilateral lung transplantation in 19 consecutive patients from April 1990 to May 1992. Perioperative mortality was low (2 patients). One-year actuarial survival was 70%. All survivors had normal blood oxygen tension (82 mm Hg, mean) while breathing room air and continuing improvement of pulmonary function. Bronchial dehiscence did not occur. Stents were implanted in 7 patients to control bronchial stenosis. Aggressive treatment of graft rejection has been effective in preventing obliterative bronchiolitis.
Medical subject headings
- Lung Transplantation