Update on Paediatric Lung Transplantation

Summary Lung transplantation is well-established in the treatment of end-stage lung disease in children. Our understanding of the problems associated with transplantation has increased rapidly over the past 25 years. Recent figures suggest this knowledge is starting to translate into improvements in...

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Published in:Paediatric respiratory reviews 2010-03, Vol.11 (1), p.54-61
Main Authors: Doherty, Gary M, Aurora, Paul
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome
Child
ethics
Humans
immunosuppression
Lung Transplantation
Patient Selection
Pediatrics
Pulmonary/Respiratory
Referral and Consultation
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Summary:Summary Lung transplantation is well-established in the treatment of end-stage lung disease in children. Our understanding of the problems associated with transplantation has increased rapidly over the past 25 years. Recent figures suggest this knowledge is starting to translate into improvements in management and survival. The common indications for lung transplantation in children, the process of assessment and the outcomes and complications of transplantation are reviewed. We discuss briefly some of the ethical issues relevant to lung transplantation and review strategies for the future. This information may help the respiratory paediatrician prepare potential candidates and their families for the process of assessment and help him or her anticipate common problems that may occur.
ISSN:1526-0542
1526-0550
DOI:10.1016/j.prrv.2009.11.001