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Surgical considerations in infant lung transplantation: Challenges and opportunities

Year: 2020

Type: review

Abstract: Lung transplantation is a crucial component in the treatment of end-stage lung disease in infants. Traditionally, most lung transplants have been performed in older children and adults, resulting in a scarcity of data for infant patients. To address the challenges unique to this age group, novel strategies to provide the best preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care for these youngest patients are paramount. We review recent advances in bridge-to-transplantation therapy, including the use of a paracorporeal lung assist device, and differences in surgical technique, including bronchial artery revascularization, for incorporation into the overarching treatment strategy for infants undergoing lung transplantation.

Source: American Journal of Transplantation

DOI: 10.1111/ajt.16282

Authors: John P. Costello, Horacio G. Carvajal, Aaron M. Abarbanell, Pirooz Eghtesady, Dilip S. Nath

Institutions: Great Ormond Street Hospital, St. Louis Children's Hospital, Washington University in St. Louis

Language: English

Topic: Transplantation: Methods and Outcomes

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,300