Lung Transplantation Outcomes in Recipients Aged 70 Years or Older and the Impact of Center Volume.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate trends and outcomes of lung transplants (LTx) in recipients ≥ 70 years.

Methods

We performed a retrospective analysis of the UNOS database identifying all patients undergoing LTx (May 2005-December 2022). Baseline characteristics and postoperative outcomes were compared by age (<70 years, ≥70 years) and center volume. Kaplan-Meier analyses were performed with pairwise comparisons between subgroups.

Results

34,957 patients underwent LTx, of which 3236 (9.3%) were ≥70 years. The rate of LTx in recipients ≥ 70 has increased over time, particularly in low-volume centers (LVCs); consequently, high-volume centers (HVCs) and LVCs perform similar rates of LTx for recipients ≥ 70. Recipients ≥ 70 had higher rates of receiving from donor after circulatory

SUBMITTER: Iyanna N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10455483 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature