Complications related to extracorporeal life support in lung transplantation: single-center analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Extracorporeal life support (ECLS) is not routinely used at our center during sequential single-lung transplantation (LTx), but is restricted to anticipate and overcome hemodynamic and respiratory problems occurring peri-operatively. In this retrospective descriptive cohort study, we aim to describe our single-center experience with ECLS in LTx, analyzing ECLS-related complications.

Methods

All transplantations with peri-operative ECLS use [2010-2020] were retrospectively analyzed. Multi-organ and heart-lung transplantation were excluded. Demographics, support type and indications are described. Complications are categorized according to the underlying nature and type. Data are presented as median [interquartile range (IQR)]. Kaplan-Meier was used for survival ana

SUBMITTER: Orlitova M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10713314 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature