Perioperative changes in lung re-transplantation: a single-centre observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Reports describing the management of lung re-transplantation (Re-LTx) are lacking. Therefore, this study evaluated the characteristics of Re-LTx to guide perioperative management.

Methods

This study retrospectively analysed the clinical data of patients who underwent primary lung transplantation (primary-LTx) and Re-LTx in the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University from 2016 to 2023. The key perioperative changes after Re-LTx (primary outcome) and the short-term postoperative rehabilitation characteristics (secondary outcome) were evaluated.

Results

The study included 26 patients who underwent primary LTx who were propensity score-matched (1:2) with 13 patients who underwent Re-LTx. The preoperative Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Eva

SUBMITTER: Lin F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11833592 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature