First lung and kidney multi-organ transplant following COVID-19 Infection.

ABSTRACT: As the world responds to the global crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic an increasing number of patients are experiencing increased morbidity as a result of multi-organ involvement. Of these, a small proportion will progress to end-stage lung disease, become dialysis dependent, or both. Herein, we describe the first reported case of a successful combined lung and kidney transplantation in a patient with COVID-19. Lung transplantation, isolated or combined with other organs, is feasible and should be considered for select patients impacted by this deadly disease.

SUBMITTER: Guenthart BA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8088330 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature