Simultaneous bilateral lobar lung transplantation: one donor serves two recipients

Ilhan Inci; Christian Benden; Peter Kestenholz; Sven Hillinger; Didier Schneiter; Michael Ganter; Markus Bechir; Jürg Grünenfelder; Walter Weder

doi:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2013.02.062

Simultaneous bilateral lobar lung transplantation: one donor serves two recipients

Ann Thorac Surg. 2013 Sep;96(3):e69-71. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2013.02.062.

Authors

Ilhan Inci¹, Christian Benden, Peter Kestenholz, Sven Hillinger, Didier Schneiter, Michael Ganter, Markus Bechir, Jürg Grünenfelder, Walter Weder

Affiliation

¹ Department of Thoracic Surgery, University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland. [email protected]

PMID: 23992734
DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2013.02.062

Abstract

Lung transplantation is an accepted therapy in selected patients with end-stage lung disease. However, there is a shortage of suitable donor organs, in particular for small or pediatric patients. Simultaneous bilateral lobar lung transplantation derived from one large donor into two small recipients is reported. The upper lobes were transplanted into the smaller female recipient, and the middle and right lower lobe and left lower lobe were transplanted into the male recipient.

Keywords: 12.

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Adult
Cadaver
Cystic Fibrosis / diagnosis
Cystic Fibrosis / surgery*
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Graft Survival
Humans
Lung / anatomy & histology*
Lung / surgery
Lung Transplantation / methods*
Male
Organ Size
Risk Assessment
Sampling Studies
Tissue Donors
Tissue and Organ Procurement / methods*
Treatment Outcome