Lung transplantation for cystic fibrosis after thoracic surgical procedures

M Rolla; M Anile; F Venuta; D Diso; S Quattrucci; T De Giacomo; E Russo; F Ruberto; E A Rendina; G Furio Coloni

doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2011.01.132

Lung transplantation for cystic fibrosis after thoracic surgical procedures

Transplant Proc. 2011 May;43(4):1162-3. doi: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2011.01.132.

Authors

M Rolla¹, M Anile, F Venuta, D Diso, S Quattrucci, T De Giacomo, E Russo, F Ruberto, E A Rendina, G Furio Coloni

Affiliation

¹ Department of Pediatric, University of Rome Sapienza, Rome, Italy.

PMID: 21620078
DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2011.01.132

Abstract

During their life, cystic fibrosis (CF) patients may require thoracic surgical procedures for a number of reasons before undergoing lung transplantation. In the past, this has been considered to be a contraindication to lung transplantation. However, a meticulous surgical technique and careful intraoperative management allows one to perform the transplantation safely. Herein we have reported our experience with CF patients undergoing lung transplantation after previous surgical treatment for pneumothorax or bronchiectasis.

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Adult
Bronchiectasis / etiology
Bronchiectasis / surgery*
Cystic Fibrosis / complications
Cystic Fibrosis / surgery*
Female
Humans
Italy
Lung Transplantation* / adverse effects
Male
Patient Selection
Pneumothorax / etiology
Pneumothorax / surgery*
Recurrence
Risk Assessment
Risk Factors
Thoracic Surgical Procedures* / adverse effects
Tissue Adhesions
Treatment Outcome
Young Adult