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Xuan C, Gu J, Xu Z, Chen J, Xu H. A novel nomogram for predicting prolonged mechanical ventilation in lung transplantation patients using extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Sci Rep 2024; 14:11692. [PMID: 38778128 PMCID: PMC11111670 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-62601-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2024] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Prolonged mechanical ventilation (PMV) is commonly associated with increased post-operative complications and mortality. Nevertheless, the predictive factors of PMV after lung transplantation (LTx) using extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) as a bridge remain unclear. The present study aimed to develop a novel nomogram for PMV prediction in patients using ECMO as a bridge to LTx. A total of 173 patients who used ECMO as a bridge following LTx from January 2022 to June 2023 were divided into the training (122) and validation sets (52). A mechanical ventilation density plot of patients after LTx was then performed. The training set was divided in two groups, namely PMV (95) and non-prolonged ventilation (NPMV) (27). For the survival analysis, the effect of PMV was assessed using the log-rank test. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to assess factors associated with PMV. A risk nomogram was established based on the multivariate analysis, and model performance was further assessed in terms of calibration, discrimination, and clinical usefulness. Internal validation was additionally conducted. The difference in survival curves in PMV and NPMV groups was statistically significant (P < 0.001). The multivariate analysis and risk factors in the nomogram revealed four factors to be significantly associated with PMV, namely the body mass index (BMI), operation time, lactic acid at T0 (Lac), and driving pressure (DP) at T0. These four factors were used to develop a nomogram, with an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.852 and good calibration. After internal validation, AUC was 0.789 with good calibration. Furthermore, goodness-of-fit test and decision-curve analysis (DCA) indicated satisfactory performance in the training and internal validation sets. The proposed nomogram can reliably and accurately predict the risk of patients to develop PMV after LTx using ECMO as a bridge. Four modifiable factors including BMI, operation time, Lac, and DP were optimized, which may guide preventative measures and improve prognosis.
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- Chenhao Xuan
- The Affiliated Wuxi People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi People's Hospital, Wuxi Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, 214023, Jiangsu, China
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- The Affiliated Wuxi People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi People's Hospital, Wuxi Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, 214023, Jiangsu, China
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- The Affiliated Wuxi People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi People's Hospital, Wuxi Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, 214023, Jiangsu, China
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- Wuxi Lung Transplant Center, The Affiliated Wuxi People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, 214023, Jiangsu, China
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- The Affiliated Wuxi People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi People's Hospital, Wuxi Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, 214023, Jiangsu, China.
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Yang J, Xie X, Li J, Li Y, Li B, Wang C, Jiang P. Which strategy is better for lung transplantation: Cardiopulmonary bypass or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation? Perfusion 2024:2676591241242018. [PMID: 38557237 DOI: 10.1177/02676591241242018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Background: In lung transplantation surgery, extracorporeal life support (ECLS) is essential for safety. Various support methods, including cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and off-pump techniques, are used, with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) gaining prominence. However, consensus on the best support strategy is lacking.Purpose: This article reviews risks, benefits, and outcomes of different support strategies in lung transplantation. By consolidating knowledge, it aims to clarify selecting the most appropriate ECLS modality.Research Design: A comprehensive literature review examined CPB, off-pump techniques, and ECMO outcomes in lung transplantation, including surgical results and complications.Study Sample: Studies, including clinical trials and observational research, focused on ECLS in lung transplantation, both retrospective and prospective, providing a broad evidence base.Data Collection and/or Analysis: Selected studies were analyzed for surgical outcomes, complications, and survival rates associated with CPB, off-pump techniques, and ECMO to assess safety and effectiveness.Results: Off-pump techniques are preferred, with ECMO increasingly vital as a bridge to transplant, overshadowing CPB. However, ECMO entails hidden risks and higher costs. While safer than CPB, optimizing ECMO postoperative use and monitoring is crucial for success.Conclusions: Off-pump techniques are standard, but ECMO's role is expanding. Despite advantages, careful ECMO management is crucial due to hidden risks and costs. Future research should focus on refining ECMO use and monitoring to improve outcomes, emphasizing individualized approaches for LT recipients.
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- Jianbao Yang
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Second Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Second Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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Messika J, Eloy P, Boulate D, Charvet A, Fessler J, Jougon J, Lacoste P, Mercier O, Portran P, Roze H, Sage E, Thes J, Tronc F, Vourc'h M, Montravers P, Castier Y, Mal H, Mordant P. Protocol for venoarterial ExtraCorporeal Membrane Oxygenation to reduce morbidity and mortality following bilateral lung TransPlantation: the ECMOToP randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open 2024; 14:e077770. [PMID: 38448059 PMCID: PMC10916175 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-077770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Lung transplantation (LTx) aims at improving survival and quality of life for patients with end-stage lung diseases. Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is used as intraoperative support for LTx, despite no precise guidelines for its initiation. We aim to evaluate two strategies of VA-ECMO initiation in the perioperative period in patients with obstructive or restrictive lung disease requiring bilateral LTx. In the control 'on-demand' arm, high haemodynamic and respiratory needs will dictate VA-ECMO initiation; in the experimental 'systematic' arm, VA-ECMO will be pre-emptively initiated. We hypothesise a 'systematic' strategy will increase the number of ventilatory-free days at day 28. METHODS AND ANALYSIS We designed a multicentre randomised controlled trial in parallel groups. Adult patients with obstructive or restrictive lung disease requiring bilateral LTx, without a formal indication for pre-emptive VA-ECMO before LTx, will be included. Patients with preoperative pulmonary hypertension with haemodynamic collapse, ECMO as a bridge to transplantation, severe hypoxaemia or hypercarbia will be secondarily excluded. In the systematic group, VA-ECMO will be systematically implanted before the first pulmonary artery cross-clamp. In the on-demand group, VA-ECMO will be implanted intraoperatively if haemodynamic or respiratory indices meet preplanned criteria. Non-inclusion, secondary exclusion and VA-ECMO initiation criteria were validated by a Delphi process among investigators. Postoperative weaning of ECMO and mechanical ventilation will be managed according to best practice guidelines. The number of ventilator-free days at 28 days (primary endpoint) will be compared between the two groups in the intention-to-treat population. Secondary endpoints encompass organ failure occurrence, day 28, day 90 and year 1 vital status, and adverse events. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The sponsor is the Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris. The ECMOToP protocol version 2.1 was approved by Comité de Protection des Personnes Ile de France VIII. Results will be published in international peer-reviewed medical journals. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT05664204.
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- Jonathan Messika
- Service de Pneumologie B et Transplantation Pulmonaire, APHP.Nord-Université de Paris, Hôpital Bichat-Claude Bernard, Paris, France
- Physiopathology and Epidemiology of Respiratory Diseases, UMR1152, INSERM and Université de Paris, Paris, France
- Paris Transplant Group, Paris, France
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- Département d'épidémiologie, Biostatistiques et Recherche Clinique, Hôpital Bichat, AP-HP Nord, Université de Paris, Hôpital Bichat Claude-Bernard, Paris, France
- INSERM CIC-EC1425, Hôpital Bichat, Paris, France
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- Service de chirurgie thoracique, des maladies de l'œsophage et de transplantation pulmonaire, Assistance Publique Hopitaux de Marseille, Hôpital Nord, Marseille, France
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- Service d'Anesthésie et de Réanimation, Hôpital Nord, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Marseille, Marseille, France
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hôpital Foch, Suresnes, France
- Université Versailles-Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, Versailles, France
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Haut-Leveque Hospital, Bordeaux University, Pessac, France
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- Service de chirurgie thoracique et cardiovasculaire, CHU Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Department of Thoracic and Vascular Surgery and Heart-Lung Transplantation, Hôpital Marie-Lannelongue, Groupe Hospitalier Paris-Saint Joseph, Le Plessis Robinson, France
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- Service d'anesthésie-réanimation, Hôpital Louis Pradel, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Bron, France
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Haut-Leveque Hospital, Bordeaux University Hospital, Pessac, France
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplantation, Hopital Foch, Suresnes, France
- Université Paris-Saclay, INRAE, UVSQ, VIM, Jouy-en-Josas, France
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hôpital Marie-Lannelongue, Groupe hospitalier Paris-Saint Joseph, Le Plessis-Robinson, France
- Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit, Hôpital Marie-Lannelongue, Groupe Hospitalier Paris-Saint Joseph, Le Plessis-Robinson, France
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- Service de chirurgie thoracique, Hôpital Louis Pradel, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Bron, France
- Université Claude Bernard, Lyon 1, Lyon, France
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- Service d'Anesthésie-Réanimation Chirurgie Cardiaque, Hôpital Laennec, CHU de Nantes, Nantes, France
- INSERM CIC 0004 Immunologie et Infectiologie, Université de Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Unité INSERM UMR 1152, UFR de Médecine Xavier Bichat, Paris, France
- Département d'Anesthésie et Réanimation, DMU PARABOL, APHP.Nord-Université de Paris, Hôpital Bichat-Claude Bernard, Paris, France
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- Physiopathology and Epidemiology of Respiratory Diseases, UMR1152, INSERM and Université de Paris, Paris, France
- Service de Chirurgie Vasculaire, Thoracique et Transplantation, APHP.Nord-Université de Paris, Hôpital Bichat-Claude Bernard, Paris, France
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- Service de Pneumologie B et Transplantation Pulmonaire, APHP.Nord-Université de Paris, Hôpital Bichat-Claude Bernard, Paris, France
- Physiopathology and Epidemiology of Respiratory Diseases, UMR1152, INSERM and Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- Physiopathology and Epidemiology of Respiratory Diseases, UMR1152, INSERM and Université de Paris, Paris, France
- Service de Chirurgie Vasculaire, Thoracique et Transplantation, APHP.Nord-Université de Paris, Hôpital Bichat-Claude Bernard, Paris, France
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Hang D, Chandrashekarappa K, Schilling K, Ubert A, de Oliveira N, Pagel PS. A two-circuit strategy for intraoperative extracorporeal support during single lung transplantation in a patient bridged with venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Perfusion 2024; 39:281-284. [PMID: 36301682 DOI: 10.1177/02676591221137471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2023]
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Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is increasingly used as a bridging strategy in decompensating patients awaiting lung transplantation. Various approaches for continuing support intraoperatively have been previously described. A two-circuit strategy that uses the in situ venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation circuit supplemented with peripheral cardiopulmonary bypass allows for diversion of native cardiac output away from the transplanted lung as well as seamless continuation of venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation postoperatively.
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- Dustin Hang
- Medical College of Wisconsin Department of Anesthesiology, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Anesthesiology, Clement J Zablocki VA Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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von Dossow V, Hulde N, Starke H, Schramm R. How Would We Treat Our Own Cystic Fibrosis With Lung Transplantation? J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2024; 38:626-634. [PMID: 38030425 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2023.10.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Revised: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Lung transplantation is the only therapy for patients with end-stage lung disease. In advanced lung diseases such as cystic fibrosis (CF), life expectancy increases, and it is important to recognize extrapulmonary comorbidities. Cardiovascular involvement, including pulmonary hypertension, right-heart failure, and myocardial dysfunction, are manifest in the late stages of CF disease. Besides right-heart failure, left-heart dysfunction seems to be underestimated. Therefore, an optimal anesthesia and surgical management risk evaluation in this high-risk patient population is mandatory, especially concerning the perioperative use of mechanical circulatory support. The use of an index case of an older patient with the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis demonstrates the importance of early risk stratification and strategy planning in a multidisciplinary team approach to guarantee successful lung transplantation.
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- Vera von Dossow
- Institute of Anesthesiology and Pain Therapy, Heart and Diabetes Center Bad Oeynhausen, University Clinic of Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Institute of Anesthesiology and Pain Therapy, Heart and Diabetes Center Bad Oeynhausen, University Clinic of Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, Germany.
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- Institute of Anesthesiology and Pain Therapy, Heart and Diabetes Center Bad Oeynhausen, University Clinic of Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Clinic for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart and Diabetes Center Bad Oeynhausen, University Clinic of Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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Matias MV, Cruz Z, Figueiredo C, Moita C, Roxo M, Reis JE, Costa AR, Silva JS, Barbosa JM, Calvinho P, Semedo L. Lung Transplantation in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: The Portuguese Experience. Transplant Proc 2024:S0041-1345(24)00013-7. [PMID: 38423833 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2024.01.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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BACKGROUND In patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), refractory to medical therapy, lung transplantation emerges as an option. This study describes the outcomes of 8 PAH patients who underwent lung transplantation. METHODS A retrospective, single-center study was conducted among patients with PAH who underwent lung transplantation in our center. RESULTS Patients had a median age of 46 years, with female sex predominance (75%). Causes of HAP were pulmonary veno-occlusive disease (n = 5, 62.5%), idiopathic PAH (n = 2, 25%), and heritable PAH (n = 1, 12.5%). Pre-transplant hemodynamics revealed a median mean pulmonary artery pressure of 58.5 mm Hg (48-86). All patients received bilateral lung transplants with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support, displaying immediate post-transplant hemodynamic improvement. Primary graft dysfunction grade 3 (PGD 3) was observed in 75% of patients. Five patients (62.5%) died, with a 72.9% survival at 12 months and 29.2% at 24 months post-transplantation. CONCLUSION Our study reveals the complexity and challenges of lung transplants in patients with PAH. Despite notable immediate hemodynamic improvements, high rates of PGD 3 and the survival rate remain a concern. Further research to define optimal peri and post-transplant management to improve survival is required.
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- Margarida V Matias
- Pulmonology Department, Unidade Local de Saúde Lisboa Ocidental, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Thoracic Surgery Department, Unidade Local de Saúde São José, Lisbon, Portugal.
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- Thoracic Surgery Department, Unidade Local de Saúde São José, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Thoracic Surgery Department, Unidade Local de Saúde São José, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Anesthesiology Department, Unidade Local de Saúde São José, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Thoracic Surgery Department, Unidade Local de Saúde São José, Lisbon, Portugal; Nova Medical School/Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Nova de Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Thoracic Surgery Department, Unidade Local de Saúde São José, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Thoracic Surgery Department, Unidade Local de Saúde São José, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Thoracic Surgery Department, Unidade Local de Saúde São José, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Thoracic Surgery Department, Unidade Local de Saúde São José, Lisbon, Portugal; Nova Medical School/Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Nova de Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Nova Medical School/Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Nova de Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal; Pulmonology Department, Unidade Local de Saúde São José, Lisbon, Portugal
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Jenkins JA, Verdiner R, Omar A, Farina JM, Wilson R, D’Cunha J, Reck Dos Santos PA. Donor and recipient risk factors for the development of primary graft dysfunction following lung transplantation. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1341675. [PMID: 38380332 PMCID: PMC10876853 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1341675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024] Open
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Primary Graft Dysfunction (PGD) is a major cause of both short-term and long-term morbidity and mortality following lung transplantation. Various donor, recipient, and technical risk factors have been previously identified as being associated with the development of PGD. Here, we present a comprehensive review of the current literature as it pertains to PGD following lung transplantation, as well as discussing current strategies to mitigate PGD and future directions. We will pay special attention to recent advances in lung transplantation such as ex-vivo lung perfusion, thoracoabdominal normothermic regional perfusion, and up-to-date literature published in the interim since the 2016 ISHLT consensus statement on PGD and the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- J. Asher Jenkins
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, AZ, United States
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- Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, AZ, United States
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- Division of Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, AZ, United States
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, AZ, United States
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, AZ, United States
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, AZ, United States
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Matsubara K, Miyoshi K, Kawana S, Kubo Y, Shimizu D, Tomioka Y, Shiotani T, Yamamoto H, Tanaka S, Kurosaki T, Ohara T, Okazaki M, Sugimoto S, Matsukawa A, Toyooka S. In vivo lung perfusion for prompt recovery from primary graft dysfunction after lung transplantation. J Heart Lung Transplant 2024; 43:284-292. [PMID: 37852513 DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2023.10.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND No proven treatment after the development of primary graft dysfunction (PGD) is currently available. Here, we established a novel strategy of in vivo lung perfusion (IVLP) for the treatment of PGD. IVLP involves the application of an in vivo isolated perfusion circuit to an implanted lung. This study aimed to explore the effectiveness of IVLP vs conventional post-lung transplant (LTx) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) treatment using an experimental swine LTx PGD model. METHODS After 1.5-hour warm ischemia of the donor lungs, a left LTx was performed. Following the confirmation of PGD development, pigs were divided into 3 groups (n = 5 each): control (no intervention), ECMO, and IVLP. After 2 hours of treatment, a 4-hour functional assessment was conducted, and samples were obtained. RESULTS Significantly better oxygenation was achieved in the IVLP group (p ≤ 0.001). Recovery was confirmed immediately and maintained during the following 4-hour observation. The IVLP group also demonstrated better lung compliance than the control group (p = 0.045). A histologic evaluation showed that the lung injury score and terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labeling assay showed significantly fewer injuries and a better result in the wet-to-dry weight ratio in the IVLP group. CONCLUSIONS A 2-hour IVLP is technically feasible and allows for prompt recovery from PGD after LTx. The posttransplant short-duration IVLP strategy can complement or overcome the limitations of the current practice for donor assessment and PGD management.
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- Kei Matsubara
- Department of General Thoracic Surgery and Breast and Endocrinological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery and Breast and Endocrinological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan.
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery and Breast and Endocrinological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery and Breast and Endocrinological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery and Breast and Endocrinological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery and Breast and Endocrinological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery and Breast and Endocrinological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery and Breast and Endocrinological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery and Breast and Endocrinological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery and Breast and Endocrinological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Pathology and Experimental Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery and Breast and Endocrinological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery and Breast and Endocrinological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Pathology and Experimental Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery and Breast and Endocrinological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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Laskey D, Housman B, Dawodu G, Scheinin S. Intraoperative Extracorporeal Support during Lung Transplantation: Not Just for the High-Risk Patient. J Clin Med 2023; 13:192. [PMID: 38202198 PMCID: PMC10779858 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13010192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2023] [Revised: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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The use of intraoperative mechanical support during lung transplantation has traditionally been a controversial topic. Trends for intraoperative mechanical support strategies swing like a pendulum. Historically, cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) was the modality of choice during transplantation. It provides full hemodynamic support including oxygenation and decarboxylation. Surgical exposure is improved by permitting the drainage of the heart and provides more permissive retraction. CPBs contain drainage reservoirs with hand-held pump suction catheters promoting blood conservation through collection and re-circulation. But CPB has its disadvantages. It is known to cause systemic inflammation and coagulopathy. CPB requires high doses of heparinization, which increases bleeding risks. As transplantation progressed, off-pump transplantation began to trend as a preferable option. ECMO, however, has many of the benefits of CPB with less of the risk. Outcomes were improved with ECMO compared to CPB. CPB has a higher blood transfusion requirement, a higher need for post-operative ECMO support, a higher re-intubation rate, high rates of kidney injury and need for hemodialysis, longer ICU stays, higher incidences of PGD grade 3, as well as overall in-hospital mortality when compared with ECMO use. The focus now shifts to using intraoperative mechanical support to protect the graft, helping to reduce ischemia-reperfusion injury and allowing for lung protective ventilator settings. Studies show that the routine use of ECMO during transplantation decreases the rate of primary graft dysfunction and many adverse outcomes including ventilator time, need for tracheostomy, renal failure, post-operative ECMO requirements, and others. As intraoperative planned ECMO is considered a safe and effective approach, with improved survival and better overall outcomes compared to both unplanned ECMO implementation and off-pump transplantation, its routine use should be taken into consideration as standard protocol.
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- Daniel Laskey
- Thoracic Surgery Department, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Mount Sinai Health System, One Gustave L. Levy Place, Box 1023, New York, NY 10029, USA; (B.H.); (G.D.); (S.S.)
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Serrao G, Vinayak M, Nicolas J, Subramaniam V, Lai AC, Laskey D, Kini A, Seethamraju H, Scheinin S. The Evaluation and Management of Coronary Artery Disease in the Lung Transplant Patient. J Clin Med 2023; 12:7644. [PMID: 38137713 PMCID: PMC10743826 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12247644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Revised: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Lung transplantation can greatly improve quality of life and extend survival in those with end-stage lung disease. In order to derive the maximal benefit from such a procedure, patients must be carefully selected and be otherwise healthy enough to survive a high-risk surgery and sometimes prolonged immunosuppressive therapy following surgery. Patients therefore must be critically assessed prior to being listed for transplantation with close attention paid towards assessment of cardiovascular health and operative risk. One of the biggest dictators of this is coronary artery disease. In this review article, we discuss the assessment and management of coronary artery disease in the potential lung transplant candidate.
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- Gregory Serrao
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA; (M.V.); (J.N.); (V.S.); (A.C.L.); (D.L.); (A.K.); (H.S.); (S.S.)
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Li LJ, Xu HY, Wang XW, Jin K, Zhang C, Du M, Chen JY, Wu QC. Impact of delayed veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation weaning on postoperative rehabilitation of lung transplantation: a single-center comparative study. J Artif Organs 2023; 26:303-308. [PMID: 36482123 DOI: 10.1007/s10047-022-01376-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) is a reliable and effective extracorporeal life support during lung transplantation (LTx). However, the clinical benefit of delayed VV-ECMO weaning remains unclear. The current study aims to investigate whether delayed weaning of VV-ECMO is more beneficial to the rehabilitation for lung transplant patients. Patients who underwent LTx with VV-ECMO between January 2017 and January 2019 were included. Enrollment of patients was suitable for weaning off ECMO immediately after surgery. Randomization was performed in the operating room. Postoperative outcomes were compared between the two groups. Besides, univariate and multivariable logistic regressions were performed to estimate risk of postoperative complications. Compared to VV-ECMO weaning immediately after LTx, delayed weaning was associated with shorter hospital length of stay (days, 31 vs. 46; P < 0.05), lower incidence of noninvasive ventilation (4.3% vs. 24.4%; P < 0.05), primary graft dysfunction (PGD) (6.4% vs. 29.3%; P < 0.05), atrial fibrillation (AF) (4.3% vs. 22%, P < 0.05), and respiratory failure (4.3% vs. 19.5%; P < 0.05). Multivariable logistic regressions revealed that VV-ECMO weaning after LTx was independently correlated with increased risk of developing PGD [odds ratio (OR), 5.97, 95% CI 1.16-30.74], AF (OR, 6.87, 95% CI 1.66-28.47) and respiratory failure (OR, 6.02, 95% CI 1.12-32.49) by comparison of delayed VV-ECMO weaning. Patients with delayed VV-ECMO weaning are associated with lower complications and short hospital length of stay, while it relates to longer mechanical ventilation. These findings suggest that delayed VV-ECMO after LTx can facilitate rehabilitation.
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- Lin-Jun Li
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, NO. 01 You Yi Road, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The Affiliated Wuxi People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, 214043, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, NO. 01 You Yi Road, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The Affiliated Wuxi People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, 214043, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, NO. 01 You Yi Road, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, NO. 01 You Yi Road, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery and Transplant Center, The Affiliated Wuxi People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, 214023, Jiangsu, China.
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, NO. 01 You Yi Road, Chongqing, 400016, China.
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Scaravilli V, Guzzardella A, Madotto F, Morlacchi LC, Bosone M, Bonetti C, Musso V, Rossetti V, Russo FM, Sorbo LD, Blasi F, Nosotti M, Zanella A, Grasselli G. Hemodynamic failure and graft dysfunction after lung transplant: A possible clinical continuum with immediate and long-term consequences. Clin Transplant 2023; 37:e15122. [PMID: 37694497 DOI: 10.1111/ctr.15122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Revised: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The postoperative hemodynamic management after lung transplant (LUTX) is guided by limited evidence. We aimed to describe and evaluate risk factors and outcomes of postoperative vasoactive support of LUTX recipients. METHODS In a single-center retrospective analysis of consecutive adult LUTX, two cohorts were identified: (1) patients needing prolonged vasoactive support (>12 h from ICU admission) (VASO+); (2) or not (VASO-). Postoperative hemodynamic characteristics were thoroughly analyzed. Risk factors and outcomes of VASO+ versus VASO- cohorts were assessed by multivariate logistic regression and propensity score matching. RESULTS One hundred and thirty-eight patients were included (86 (62%) VASO+ versus 52 (38%) VASO-). Vasopressors (epinephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine) were used in the first postoperative days (vasoactive inotropic score at 12 h: 6 [4-12]), while inodilators (dobutamine, levosimendan) later. Length of vasoactive support was 3 [2-4] days. Independent predictors of vasoactive use were: LUTX indication different from cystic fibrosis (p = .003), higher Oto score (p = .020), longer cold ischemia time (p = .031), but not preoperative cardiac catheterization. VASO+ patients showed concomitant hemodynamic and graft impairment, with longer mechanical ventilation (p = .010), higher primary graft dysfunction (PGD) grade at 72 h (PGD grade > 0 65% vs. 31%, p = .004, OR 4.2 [1.54-11.2]), longer ICU (p < .001) and hospital stay (p = .013). Levosimendan as a second-line inodilator appeared safe. CONCLUSIONS Vasoactive support is frequently necessary after LUTX, especially in recipients of grafts of lesser quality. Postoperative hemodynamic dysfunction requiring vasopressor support and graft dysfunction may represent a clinical continuum with immediate and long-term consequences. Further studies may elucidate if this represents a possible treatable condition.
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- Vittorio Scaravilli
- Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Emergency, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan(MI), Italy
- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, Milan(MI), Italy
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- Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, University of Milan, Milan(MI), Italy
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- Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, University of Milan, Milan(MI), Italy
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- Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, University of Milan, Milan(MI), Italy
- Department of Internal Medicine, Respiratory Unit and Cystic Fibrosis Center, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda - Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan(MI), Italy
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- Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, University of Milan, Milan(MI), Italy
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- Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, University of Milan, Milan(MI), Italy
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- Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, University of Milan, Milan(MI), Italy
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- Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, University of Milan, Milan(MI), Italy
- Department of Internal Medicine, Respiratory Unit and Cystic Fibrosis Center, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda - Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan(MI), Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Emergency, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan(MI), Italy
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- Interdepartmental Division of Critical Care Medicine, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, University of Milan, Milan(MI), Italy
- Department of Internal Medicine, Respiratory Unit and Cystic Fibrosis Center, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda - Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan(MI), Italy
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- Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, University of Milan, Milan(MI), Italy
- Department of Cardio-thoraco-vascular diseases, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda - Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan(MI), Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Emergency, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan(MI), Italy
- Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, University of Milan, Milan(MI), Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Emergency, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan(MI), Italy
- Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, University of Milan, Milan(MI), Italy
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Martin AK, Fritz AV, Pham SM, Landolfo KP, Sareyyupoglu B, Brown TE, Logvinov I, Li Z, Narula T, Makey IA, Thomas M. Initial experience and outcomes with a hybrid extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and cardiopulmonary bypass circuit for lung transplantation. JTCVS OPEN 2023; 16:1029-1037. [PMID: 38204698 PMCID: PMC10775128 DOI: 10.1016/j.xjon.2023.09.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Revised: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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Background The utilization of extracorporeal life support (ECLS) for intraoperative support during lung transplantation has increased over the past decade. Although veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) has recently emerged as the preferred modality over cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), many centers continue to use both forms of ECLS during lung transplantation. Our novel hybrid VA-ECMO/CPB circuit allows for seamless transition from VA-ECMO to CPB at a significant cost savings compared to a standalone VA-ECMO circuit. This study describes our initial experience and outcomes in the first 100 bilateral lung transplantations using this novel hybrid VA-ECMO/CPB circuit. Methods Medical records from September 2017 to May 2021 of the first 100 consecutive patients undergoing bilateral lung transplantation with intraoperative hybrid VA-ECMO support were examined retrospectively. We excluded patients with single lung transplants, retransplantations, preoperative ECLS bridging, and veno-venous (VV) ECMO and those supported with CPB only. Perioperative recipient, anesthetic, perfusion variables, and outcomes were assessed. Results Of the 100 patients supported with VA-ECMO, 19 were converted intraoperatively to CPB. Right ventricular dysfunction was seen in 37% of patients, and the median mean pulmonary artery pressure was 28 mm Hg. No oxygenator clotting was observed with a median heparin dose of 13,000 units in the VA-ECMO group. Primary graft dysfunction grade 3 at 72 hours was observed in 10.1% of all patients and observed 1-year mortality was 4%. Conclusions The use of a hybrid VA-ECMO/CPB circuit in our institution allows for rapid conversion to CPB with acceptable outcomes across a diverse recipient group at a significantly reduced cost compared to standalone VA-ECMO circuits.
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- Archer Kilbourne Martin
- Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Anesthesiology, Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, Fla
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- Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Anesthesiology, Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, Fla
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, Fla
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, Fla
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, Fla
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, Fla
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- Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Anesthesiology, Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, Fla
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- Department of Clinical Trials and Biostatistics, Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, Fla
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- Division of Lung Failure and Transplant, Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, Fla
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, Fla
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, Fla
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Hoeper MM. Extracorporeal Life Support in Pulmonary Hypertension: Practical Aspects. Semin Respir Crit Care Med 2023; 44:771-776. [PMID: 37709284 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1772752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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Extracorporeal life support (ECLS), in particular veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, has emerged as a potentially life-saving treatment modality in patients presenting with pulmonary hypertension and right heart failure refractory to conventional treatment. Used mainly as a bridge to lung transplantation, ECLS is also being used occasionally as a bridge to recovery in patients with treatable causes of right heart failure. This review article describes indications, contraindications, techniques, and outcomes of the use of ECLS in patients with PH, focusing on practical aspects in the management of such patients.
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- Marius M Hoeper
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
- German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Member of the European Reference Network on Rare Pulmonary Diseases (ERN-LUNG), Hannover, Germany
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van Zijl NLF, Janson JT, Sussman M, Geldenhuys A. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in South Africa: Experience from a single centre in the private sector. Afr J Thorac Crit Care Med 2023; 29:e211. [PMID: 38239776 PMCID: PMC10795019 DOI: 10.7196/ajtccm.2023.v29i4.211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2024] Open
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Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an advanced, resource-intensive technology used in a limited capacity in South Africa (SA). Minimal data on the use of ECMO in SA are available. Objectives To describe the indications, early outcome and comorbidities of patients placed on ECMO in the highest-volume ECMO centre in SA. Methods We performed a single-centre retrospective review of all adult patients supported with any form of ECMO from August 2016 to December 2018. Operative and clinical records were reviewed. The primary objective of this study was to review the outcome of patients placed on ECMO in the form of survival to hospital discharge. The secondary objectives were to identify population-specific comorbidities and indications for ECMO that could be associated with non-survival and to compare outcome with known risk scores in the form of the Respiratory ECMO Survival Prediction (RESP) and Survival After Venoarterial ECMO (SAVE) scores. Results One hundred and seven patients were identified. The primary indication for ECMO was respiratory support in 78 patients and cardiac support in 29 patients. Forty-seven patients were discharged from hospital, with a 44.0% overall survival rate. Gender (p=0.039), age (p=0.019) and hypertension (p=0.022) were associated with death in univariate logistic regression analysis. However, after adjusting for potential confounding in multivariate logistic regression analysis, the association was no longer significant. In the all respiratory support group, patients in risk class IV had better than predicted survival according to the RESP score, while risk classes I, II and III had worse than predicted survival. In the circulatory support group, all risk classes had worse than predicted survival according to the SAVE score. Conclusion We report ECMO outcomes in SA for the first time. We identified very high mortality rates for patients transferred on ECMO from other facilities and for patients converted from venovenous ECMO to venoarterial ECMO. Although our outcomes were comparable in some of the risk classes, further external validation of the SAVE and RESP scores will be needed to compare our outcomes with these scores. Study synopsis What the study adds. We report on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) outcomes in South Africa for the first time. We identified a high mortality rate in patients transferred on ECMO from other facilities, and in patients converted from venovenous ECMO to venoarterial ECMO.Implications of the findings. Transferred patients had a high mortality rate. The reason for this should be further investigated and may highlight the need for possible protocols to assist with appropriate timing of patient transfers and possible earlier intervention or transfer.
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- N L F van Zijl
- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Netcare Milpark Hospital, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Netcare Milpark Hospital, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Dolci G, Antonacci F, Salvaterra E, Daddi N, Pastore S, Barbera NA, Marrozzini C, Botta L, Bertoglio P, Solli P. Innovative use of Protek Duo during bilateral lung transplant with Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation assistance. Perfusion 2023; 38:1754-1756. [PMID: 36189688 PMCID: PMC10612372 DOI: 10.1177/02676591221131204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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V-A ECMO during bilateral lung transplantation is routinely used when extracorporeal support is needed, in particular in case of patients affected by pulmonary hypertension. We report the case of a patient successfully transplanted with V-A ECMO assistance using a percutaneous double lumen cannula as venous drainage (Protek Duo, CardiacAssist Inc., Pittsburgh, PA) and central aortic cannulation. The double lumen cannula allowed an optimal drainage of the venous system and effective emptying of right heart chambers.
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- Giampiero Dolci
- Department Thoracic Surgery, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department Thoracic Surgery, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Interventional Pulmonology, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department Thoracic Surgery, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Cardiothoracic and vascular Department, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Cardiothoracic and vascular Department, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Cardiac Thoracic and Vascular Department, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Cardiac Surgery Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department Thoracic Surgery, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department Thoracic Surgery, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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Sunder T, Ramesh Thangaraj P, Kumar Kuppusamy M, Balasubramanian Sriraman K, Selvi and
Srinivasan Yaswanth Kumar C. Lung Transplantation for Pulmonary Artery Hypertension. NEW INSIGHTS ON PULMONARY HYPERTENSION [WORKING TITLE] 2023. [DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.1002961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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This manuscript discusses the role of lung transplantation in patients with pulmonary hypertension. The indications and timing for referral to a transplant unit and timing for wait-listing for lung transplantation are discussed. The type of transplantation—isolated (single or double) lung transplantation and situations when combined heart and double lung transplantation is indicated—will be elaborated. Escalation of medical therapy with the need and timing for bridging therapies such as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation until an appropriate organ becomes available will be discussed. Challenges in the postoperative period, specific to lung transplantation for pulmonary artery hypertension, will be reviewed. The outcomes following lung transplantation will also be considered in greater detail.
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Kolaitis NA. Lung Transplantation for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension. Chest 2023; 164:992-1006. [PMID: 37150504 DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2023.04.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2023] [Revised: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 05/09/2023] Open
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TOPIC IMPORTANCE Even though patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension have multiple therapeutic options, the disease can be refractory despite appropriate management. In patients with end-stage pulmonary arterial hypertension, lung transplantation has the potential both to extend survival and improve health-related quality of life. Pulmonary arterial hypertension is the only major diagnostic indication for transplantation that is not a parenchymal pulmonary process, and thus the care of these patients is unique. REVIEW FINDINGS This review focuses on the complexities of lung transplantation for patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension, presents the updated referral and listing criteria, and discusses the inequities in the organ allocation process that impact this disease group and the strategies to optimize outcomes for patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension who require lung transplantation. SUMMARY Lung transplantation is an effective and lifesaving therapy for patients with end-stage lung disease. Sadly, patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension face many challenges as it relates to transplantation including higher perioperative risks, inequities in the allocation system, and less favorable long-term outcomes. This review covers the complexities of transplantation in patients with pulmonary vascular disease.
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- Nicholas A Kolaitis
- Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, San Francisco, CA.
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Shou BL, Wilcox C, Florissi IS, Krishnan A, Kim BS, Keller SP, Whitman GJR, Uchino K, Bush EL, Cho SM. National Trends, Risk Factors, and Outcomes of Acute In-Hospital Stroke Following Lung Transplantation in the United States: Analysis of the United Network for Organ Sharing Registry. Chest 2023; 164:939-951. [PMID: 37054775 PMCID: PMC10567928 DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2023.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2023] [Revised: 04/01/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 04/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Lung transplantation (LTx) is the definitive treatment for end-stage lung failure. However, there have been no large, long-term studies on the impact of acute in-hospital stroke in this population. RESEARCH QUESTION What are the trends, risk factors, and outcomes of acute stroke in patients undergoing LTx in the United States? STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS We identified adult first-time isolated LTx recipients from the United Network for Organ Sharing database, which comprehensively captures every transplant in the United States, between May 2005 and December 2020. Stroke was defined as occurring at any time after LTx but prior to discharge. Multivariable logistic regression with stepwise feature elimination was used to identify risk factors for stroke. Freedom from death in patients with a stroke vs those without a stroke was evaluated with Kaplan-Meier analysis. Cox proportional hazards analysis was used to identify predictors of death at 24 months. RESULTS Of 28,564 patients (median age, 60 years; 60% male), 653 (2.3%) experienced an acute in-hospital stroke after LTx. Median follow-up was 1.2 (stroke) and 3.0 (non-stroke) years. Annual incidence of stroke increased (1.5% in 2005 to 2.4% in 2020; P for trend = .007), as did lung allocation score and utilization of post-LTx extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (P = .01 and P < .001, respectively). Compared with those without stroke, patients with stroke had lower survival at 1 month (84% vs 98%), 12 months (61% vs 88%), and 24 months (52% vs 80%) (log-rank test, P < .001 for all). In Cox analysis, acute stroke conferred a high hazard of mortality (hazard ratio, 3.01; 95% CI, 2.67-3.41). Post-LTx extracorporeal membrane oxygenation was the strongest risk factor for stroke (adjusted OR, 2.98; 95% CI, 2.19-4.06). INTERPRETATION Acute in-hospital stroke post-LTx has been increasing over time and is associated with markedly worse short- and long-term survival. As increasingly sicker patients undergo LTx as well as experience stroke, further research on stroke characteristics, prevention, and management strategies is warranted.
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- Benjamin L Shou
- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Division of Neurosciences Critical Care, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, CA
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Cerebrovascular Center, Neurological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
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- Division of General Thoracic Surgery, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD; Division of Neurosciences Critical Care, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD.
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Laxar D, Schaden E, Wiegele M, Hötzenecker K, Schwarz S, Gratz J. Use of Recombinant Activated Factor VII in Bleeding Lung Transplant Patients Undergoing Perioperative ECMO Therapy. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12083020. [PMID: 37109356 PMCID: PMC10140848 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12083020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 04/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/14/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Hemostasis in critically ill patients represents a fragile balance between hypocoagulation and hypercoagulation, and is influenced by various factors. Perioperative use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)-increasingly used in lung transplantation-further destabilizes this balance, not least due to systemic anticoagulation. In the case of massive hemorrhage, guidelines recommend considering recombinant activated Factor VII (rFVIIa) as an ultima ratio treatment only after several preconditions of hemostasis have been established. These conditions are calcium levels ≥ 0.9 mmol/L, fibrinogen levels ≥ 1.5 g/L, hematocrit ≥ 24%, platelet count ≥ 50 G/L, core body temperature ≥ 35 °C, and pH ≥ 7.2. OBJECTIVES This is the first study to examine the effect of rFVIIa on bleeding lung transplant patients undergoing ECMO therapy. The fulfillment of guideline-recommended preconditions prior to the administration of rFVIIa and its efficacy alongside the incidence of thromboembolic events were investigated. METHODS In a high-volume lung transplant center, all lung transplant recipients receiving rFVIIa during ECMO therapy between 2013 and 2020 were screened for the effect of rFVIIa on hemorrhage, fulfillment of recommended preconditions, and incidence of thromboembolic events. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Of the 17 patients who received 50 doses of rFVIIa, bleeding ceased in four patients without surgical intervention. Only 14% of rFVIIa administrations resulted in hemorrhage control, whereas 71% of patients required revision surgery for bleeding control. Overall, 84% of all recommended preconditions were fulfilled; however, fulfillment was not associated with rFVIIa efficacy. The incidence of thromboembolic events within five days of rFVIIa administration was comparable to cohorts not receiving rFVIIa.
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- Daniel Laxar
- Department of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care Medicine and Pain Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Spitalgasse 23, 1090 Vienna, Austria
- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute Digital Health and Patient Safety, Währinger Straße 104/10, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care Medicine and Pain Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Spitalgasse 23, 1090 Vienna, Austria
- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute Digital Health and Patient Safety, Währinger Straße 104/10, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care Medicine and Pain Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Spitalgasse 23, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Spitalgasse 23, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Spitalgasse 23, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care Medicine and Pain Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Spitalgasse 23, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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Liang H, Fritz AV, Martin AK. Perioperative Circulatory Support and Management for Lung Transplantation: A Case-Based Review. Semin Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2023; 27:68-74. [PMID: 36250808 DOI: 10.1177/10892532221134574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Lung transplantation (LTx) historically was performed with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) or Off-pump. Recent data suggest an increased interest in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) as perioperative circulatory support by many lung transplantation centers worldwide. However, there are no established guidelines for anesthetic management for LTx. We present a patient with a history of systemic sclerosis and interstitial lung disease complicated by acute onset of systemic pulmonary hypertension and right heart failure undergoing LTx. We aim to discuss perioperative circulatory support, including ECMO bridge to LTx, and how best to consider the varied intraoperative strategies of CPB vs ECMO vs off-pump during LTx, intraoperative maintenance, and coagulation management.
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- Hong Liang
- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Anesthesiology, 156400Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Anesthesiology, 156400Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Anesthesiology, 156400Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USA
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Le Pavec J, Savale L, Prévot G, Montani D, Sitbon O, Fadel E, Humbert M, Mercier O. [Lung transplantation for severe pulmonary hypertension]. Rev Mal Respir 2023; 40 Suppl 1:e52-e57. [PMID: 36725440 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmr.2022.12.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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- J Le Pavec
- Service de Pneumologie et de Transplantation Pulmonaire, Groupe hospitalier Marie-Lannelongue-Paris Saint-Joseph, Le Plessis-Robinson, France; Université Paris-Saclay, Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France; UMR_S 999, Université Paris-Sud, Inserm, Groupe hospitalier Marie-Lannelongue-Saint-Joseph, Le Plessis-Robinson, France.
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- Université Paris-Saclay, Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France; UMR_S 999, Université Paris-Sud, Inserm, Groupe hospitalier Marie-Lannelongue-Saint-Joseph, Le Plessis-Robinson, France; Service de Pneumologie, Hôpital Kremlin Bicêtre, AP-HP, Kremlin Bicêtre, France
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- Pôle des voies respiratoires-Hôpital Larrey, Centre Hopitalo-Universitaire, Toulouse, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France; UMR_S 999, Université Paris-Sud, Inserm, Groupe hospitalier Marie-Lannelongue-Saint-Joseph, Le Plessis-Robinson, France; Service de Pneumologie, Hôpital Kremlin Bicêtre, AP-HP, Kremlin Bicêtre, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France; UMR_S 999, Université Paris-Sud, Inserm, Groupe hospitalier Marie-Lannelongue-Saint-Joseph, Le Plessis-Robinson, France; Service de Pneumologie, Hôpital Kremlin Bicêtre, AP-HP, Kremlin Bicêtre, France
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- Service de Pneumologie et de Transplantation Pulmonaire, Groupe hospitalier Marie-Lannelongue-Paris Saint-Joseph, Le Plessis-Robinson, France; Université Paris-Saclay, Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France; Service de Chirurgie Thoracique et Transplantation Cardio-pulmonaire, Groupe Hospitalier Marie-Lannelongue -Paris Saint-Joseph, Le Plessis-Robinson, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France; UMR_S 999, Université Paris-Sud, Inserm, Groupe hospitalier Marie-Lannelongue-Saint-Joseph, Le Plessis-Robinson, France; Service de Pneumologie, Hôpital Kremlin Bicêtre, AP-HP, Kremlin Bicêtre, France
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- Service de Pneumologie et de Transplantation Pulmonaire, Groupe hospitalier Marie-Lannelongue-Paris Saint-Joseph, Le Plessis-Robinson, France; Université Paris-Saclay, Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France; Service de Chirurgie Thoracique et Transplantation Cardio-pulmonaire, Groupe Hospitalier Marie-Lannelongue -Paris Saint-Joseph, Le Plessis-Robinson, France
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Gao P, Li C, Wu J, Zhang P, Liu X, Li Y, Ding J, Su Y, Zhu Y, He W, Ning Y, Chen C. Establishment of a risk prediction model for prolonged mechanical ventilation after lung transplantation: a retrospective cohort study. BMC Pulm Med 2023; 23:11. [PMID: 36627599 PMCID: PMC9832679 DOI: 10.1186/s12890-023-02307-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Prolonged mechanical ventilation (PMV), mostly defined as mechanical ventilation > 72 h after lung transplantation with or without tracheostomy, is associated with increased mortality. Nevertheless, the predictive factors of PMV after lung transplant remain unclear. The present study aimed to develop a novel scoring system to identify PMV after lung transplantation. METHODS A total of 141 patients who underwent lung transplantation were investigated in this study. The patients were divided into PMV and non-prolonged ventilation (NPMV) groups. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to assess factors associated with PMV. A risk nomogram was then established based on the multivariate analysis, and model performance was further examined regarding its calibration, discrimination, and clinical usefulness. RESULTS Eight factors were finally identified to be significantly associated with PMV by the multivariate analysis and therefore were included as risk factors in the nomogram as follows: the body mass index (BMI, P = 0.036); primary diagnosis as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF, P = 0.038); pulmonary hypertension (PAH, P = 0.034); primary graft dysfunction grading (PGD, P = 0.011) at T0; cold ischemia time (CIT P = 0.012); and three ventilation parameters (peak inspiratory pressure [PIP, P < 0.001], dynamic compliance [Cdyn, P = 0.001], and P/F ratio [P = 0.015]) at T0. The nomogram exhibited superior discrimination ability with an area under the curve of 0.895. Furthermore, both calibration curve and decision-curve analysis indicated satisfactory performance. CONCLUSION A novel nomogram to predict individual risk of receiving PMV for patients after lung transplantation was established, which may guide preventative measures for tackling this adverse event.
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- Peigen Gao
- grid.24516.340000000123704535Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, 507 Zhengmin Road, Shanghai, 200443 China ,Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Lung Transplantation, Shanghai, China
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- grid.24516.340000000123704535Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, 507 Zhengmin Road, Shanghai, 200443 China ,Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Lung Transplantation, Shanghai, China
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- grid.24516.340000000123704535Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, 507 Zhengmin Road, Shanghai, 200443 China ,Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Lung Transplantation, Shanghai, China
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- grid.24516.340000000123704535Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, 507 Zhengmin Road, Shanghai, 200443 China ,Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Lung Transplantation, Shanghai, China
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- grid.24516.340000000123704535Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, 507 Zhengmin Road, Shanghai, 200443 China ,Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Lung Transplantation, Shanghai, China
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- grid.24516.340000000123704535Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, 507 Zhengmin Road, Shanghai, 200443 China ,Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Lung Transplantation, Shanghai, China
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- grid.24516.340000000123704535Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, 507 Zhengmin Road, Shanghai, 200443 China ,Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Lung Transplantation, Shanghai, China
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- grid.24516.340000000123704535Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, 507 Zhengmin Road, Shanghai, 200443 China ,Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Lung Transplantation, Shanghai, China
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- grid.24516.340000000123704535Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, 507 Zhengmin Road, Shanghai, 200443 China ,Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Lung Transplantation, Shanghai, China
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- grid.24516.340000000123704535Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, 507 Zhengmin Road, Shanghai, 200443 China ,Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Lung Transplantation, Shanghai, China
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- grid.24516.340000000123704535Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, 507 Zhengmin Road, Shanghai, 200443 China ,Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Lung Transplantation, Shanghai, China
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- grid.24516.340000000123704535Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, 507 Zhengmin Road, Shanghai, 200443 China ,Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Lung Transplantation, Shanghai, China
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Hartwig M, van Berkel V, Bharat A, Cypel M, Date H, Erasmus M, Hoetzenecker K, Klepetko W, Kon Z, Kukreja J, Machuca T, McCurry K, Mercier O, Opitz I, Puri V, Van Raemdonck D. The American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) 2022 Expert Consensus Document: The use of mechanical circulatory support in lung transplantation. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2023; 165:301-326. [PMID: 36517135 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2022.06.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 06/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The use of mechanical circulatory support (MCS) in lung transplantation has been steadily increasing over the prior decade, with evolving strategies for incorporating support in the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative settings. There is significant practice variability in the use of these techniques, however, and relatively limited data to help establish institutional protocols. The objective of the AATS Clinical Practice Standards Committee (CPSC) expert panel was to review the existing literature and establish recommendations about the use of MCS before, during, and after lung transplantation. METHODS The AATS CPSC assembled an expert panel of 16 lung transplantation physicians who developed a consensus document of recommendations. The panel was broken into subgroups focused on preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative support, and each subgroup performed a focused literature review. These subgroups formulated recommendation statements for each subtopic, which were evaluated by the entire group. The statements were then developed via discussion among the panel and refined until consensus was achieved on each statement. RESULTS The expert panel achieved consensus on 36 recommendations for how and when to use MCS in lung transplantation. These recommendations included the use of veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) as a bridging strategy in the preoperative setting, a preference for central veno-arterial ECMO over traditional cardiopulmonary bypass during the transplantation procedure, and the benefit of supporting selected patients with MCS postoperatively. CONCLUSIONS Achieving optimal results in lung transplantation requires the use of a wide range of strategies. MCS provides an important mechanism for helping these critically ill patients through the peritransplantation period. Despite the complex nature of the decision making process in the treatment of these patients, the expert panel was able to achieve consensus on 36 recommendations. These recommendations should provide guidance for professionals involved in the care of end-stage lung disease patients considered for transplantation.
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- Matthew Hartwig
- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC.
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- Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- University Academic Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, Calif
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- University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Fla
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- Université Paris-Saclay and Marie Lannelongue Hospital, Le Plessis-Robinson, France
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- Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, Mo
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Fessler J, Finet M, Fischler M, Le Guen M. New Aspects of Lung Transplantation: A Narrative Overview Covering Important Aspects of Perioperative Management. LIFE (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 13:life13010092. [PMID: 36676041 PMCID: PMC9865529 DOI: 10.3390/life13010092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Revised: 11/26/2022] [Accepted: 12/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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The management of lung transplant patients has continued to evolve in recent years. The year 2021 was marked by the publication of the International Consensus Recommendations for Anesthetic and Intensive Care Management of Lung Transplantation. There have been major changes in lung transplant programs over the last few years. This review will summarize the knowledge in anesthesia management of lung transplantation with the most recent data. It will highlight the following aspects which concern anesthesiologists more specifically: (1) impact of COVID-19, (2) future of transplantation for cystic fibrosis patients, (3) hemostasis management, (4) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation management, (5) early prediction of primary graft dysfunction, and (6) pain management.
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- Julien Fessler
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, Hospital Foch, 92150 Suresnes, France
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, Hospital Foch, 92150 Suresnes, France
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, Hospital Foch, 92150 Suresnes, France
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, Hospital Foch, 92150 Suresnes, France
- University Versailles-Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, 78000 Versailles, France
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Jiao G, Huang J, Wu B, Hu C, Gao C, Chen W, Huang M, Chen J. Association of Pulmonary Artery Pressure Change With Post-Lung Transplantation Survival: Retrospective Analysis of China Registry. JACC. ASIA 2022; 2:819-828. [PMID: 36713754 PMCID: PMC9877213 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacasi.2022.09.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2022] [Revised: 08/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has been used as intraoperative hemodynamic support in patients with end-stage lung diseases and pulmonary hypertension undergoing lung transplantation (LT). Objectives The aim of this study was to identify the association of pulmonary artery pressure change during ECMO and post-LT survival. Methods The study investigators collected and analyzed the data from Chinese Lung Transplantation Registry. Patients who have severe pulmonary hypertension with intraoperative ECMO support were enrolled. Post-LT mortality and morbidity were further collected and compared. Results A total of 208 recipients were included in the study, during which 53 deaths occurred post-LT. All the patients had severe pulmonary hypertension and were supported by intraoperative ECMO. Using eXtreme Gradient Boosting, or XGboost, model method, 20 variables were selected and ranked. Changes of mean pulmonary artery pressure at the time of ECMO support and ECMO wean-off (ΔmPAP) were related to post-LT survival, after adjusting for potential confounders (recipient age, New York Heart Association functional class status before LT, body mass index, pre-LT hypertension, pre-LT steroids, and pre-LT ECMO bridging). A nonlinear relationship was detected between ΔmPAP and post-LT survival, which had an inflection point of 35 mm Hg. Recipients with ΔmPAP ≦35 mm Hg had higher mortality rate calculated through the Kaplan-Meier estimator (P = 0.041). Interaction analysis showed that recipients admitted in LT center with high case volume (≥50 cases/year) and ΔmPAP >35 mm Hg had better long-term survival. The trend was reversed in recipients who were admitted in LT center with low case volume (<50 cases/year). Conclusions The relationship between ΔmPAP and post-LT survival was nonlinear. Optimal perioperative ECMO management strategy with experienced team is further warranted.
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- Guohui Jiao
- Wuxi Lung Transplant Center, Wuxi People’s Hospital affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Hainan, China
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- Wuxi Lung Transplant Center, Wuxi People’s Hospital affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, China
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- Wuxi Lung Transplant Center, Wuxi People’s Hospital affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, China
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- General Intensive Care Unit, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Lung Transplantation, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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- General Intensive Care Unit, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China,Address for correspondence: Dr Man Huang, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310052, China.
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- Wuxi Lung Transplant Center, Wuxi People’s Hospital affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, China,Center for Lung Transplantation, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China,Dr Jingyu Chen, QingYang Road, No 299#, Wuxi Lung Transplant Center, Wuxi People’s Hospital affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi 214023, China.
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Otto M, McGiffin D, Whitford H, Kure C, Snell G, Diehl A, Orosz J, Burrell AJC. Survival and left ventricular dysfunction post lung transplantation for pulmonary arterial hypertension. J Crit Care 2022; 72:154120. [PMID: 35914371 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2022.154120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Revised: 07/17/2022] [Accepted: 07/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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PURPOSE Bilateral lung transplantation for end-stage pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is traditionally associated with higher early post-transplant mortality when compared with other indications. Changes in perioperative management, including the growing use of perioperative extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and an increased awareness of postoperative left ventricular dysfunction (LVD), have resulted in outcomes that are uncertain. MATERIALS AND METHODS We conducted a single-center, retrospective observational study at a lung transplantation center in Melbourne, Australia, from 2006 to 2019. ECMO use was categorized as preoperative, prophylactic, or rescue. Postoperative LVD was defined as a reduction in left ventricular function on echocardiography or using strict clinical criteria. RESULTS 50 patients underwent lung transplantation for PAH. 12-month survival was 48/50 (96%). ECMO was used in 26 (52%) patients, and the use of prophylactic VA-ECMO increased over the study period. Postoperative LVD was diagnosed in 21 (42%) patients. 12-month survival and left ventricular function was no different between LVD and non-LVD groups. CONCLUSIONS This study showed that high survival rates can be achieved following lung transplantation for PAH. We found that ECMO utilization was common, and indications have changed over time. LVD was common but did not impact 12-month survival.
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- Madeleine Otto
- Department of Intensive Care and Hyperbaric Medicine, The Alfred Hospital, 55 Commercial Road, Melbourne, Australia.
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Transplantation, The Alfred Hospital, 55 Commercial Road, Melbourne, Australia.
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- Lung Transplant Service, Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Alfred Hospital, 55 Commercial Road, Melbourne, Australia.
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Transplantation, The Alfred Hospital, 55 Commercial Road, Melbourne, Australia.
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- Lung Transplant Service, Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Alfred Hospital, 55 Commercial Road, Melbourne, Australia.
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- Department of Intensive Care and Hyperbaric Medicine, The Alfred Hospital, 55 Commercial Road, Melbourne, Australia; Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Research Centre, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, 553 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, Australia.
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- Department of Intensive Care and Hyperbaric Medicine, The Alfred Hospital, 55 Commercial Road, Melbourne, Australia.
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- Department of Intensive Care and Hyperbaric Medicine, The Alfred Hospital, 55 Commercial Road, Melbourne, Australia; Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Research Centre, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, 553 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, Australia.
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Calabrese F, Pezzuto F, Fortarezza F, Lunardi F, Faccioli E, Lorenzoni G, Boscolo A, Sella N, Gregori D, Schiavon M, Navalesi P, Dell’Amore A, Rea F. Evaluation of Tissue Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury in Lung Recipients Supported by Intraoperative Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Single-Center Pilot Study. Cells 2022; 11:cells11223681. [PMID: 36429108 PMCID: PMC9688824 DOI: 10.3390/cells11223681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2022] [Revised: 11/10/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Intraoperative veno-arterial (VA) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) as intraoperative hemodynamic support during lung transplantation is becoming a standard practice due to promising clinical results. Nevertheless, studies on tissue/molecular pathways investigating ischemia/reperfusion injury are still lacking. Patients receiving a bilateral lung transplantation between January 2012 and December 2018 at the University Hospital of Padova were included in this retrospective single-center observational study. The present study aimed to investigate ischemia/reperfusion injury in 51 tissue specimens obtained from 13 recipients supported by intraoperative VA-ECMO and 38 who were not. Several tissue analyses, including apoptosis evaluation and inducible nitric oxide synthase expression, were performed on the biopsies at the time of transplantation. Lung samples from the ECMO group (both pre- and post-reperfusion) were comparable, or for some parameters better, than samples from the non-ECMO group. Leukocyte margination was significantly lower in the ECMO group than in the non-ECMO group. Primary graft dysfunction, mainly at 24 and 48 h, was correlated with the tissue injury score of the post-reperfusion biopsy. The interquartile ranges for all morphological parameters showed high grade variability between pre- and post-reperfusion in the non-ECMO group. These preliminary data support the use of intraoperative ECMO based on lower lung tissue ischemia/reperfusion injury. Larger case series are mandatory to confirm our findings.
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- Fiorella Calabrese
- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences, and Public Health, University of Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-0498272268
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences, and Public Health, University of Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences, and Public Health, University of Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences, and Public Health, University of Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences, and Public Health, University of Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences, and Public Health, University of Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy
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- Institute of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Padova University Hospital, 35128 Padova, Italy
- Department of Medicine, University of Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy
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- Institute of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Padova University Hospital, 35128 Padova, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences, and Public Health, University of Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences, and Public Health, University of Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy
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- Institute of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Padova University Hospital, 35128 Padova, Italy
- Department of Medicine, University of Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences, and Public Health, University of Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences, and Public Health, University of Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy
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Halpern SE, Wright MC, Madsen G, Chow B, Harris CS, Haney JC, Klapper JA, Bottiger BA, Hartwig MG. Textbook outcome in lung transplantation: Planned venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation versus off-pump support for patients without pulmonary hypertension. J Heart Lung Transplant 2022; 41:1628-1637. [PMID: 35961827 PMCID: PMC10403788 DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2022.07.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2022] [Revised: 06/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Planned venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) is increasingly used during bilateral orthotopic lung transplantation (BOLT) and may be superior to off-pump support for patients without pulmonary hypertension. In this single-institution study, we compared rates of textbook outcome between BOLTs performed with planned VA ECMO or off-pump support for recipients with no or mild pulmonary hypertension. METHODS Patients with no or mild pulmonary hypertension who underwent isolated BOLT between 1/2017 and 2/2021 with planned off-pump or VA ECMO support were included. Textbook outcome was defined as freedom from intraoperative complication, 30-day reintervention, 30-day readmission, post-transplant length of stay >30 days, 90-day mortality, 30-day acute rejection, grade 3 primary graft dysfunction at 48 or 72 hours, post-transplant ECMO, tracheostomy within 7 days, inpatient dialysis, reintubation, and extubation >48 hours post-transplant. Textbook outcome achievement was compared between groups using multivariable logistic regression. RESULTS Two hundred thirty-seven BOLTs were included: 68 planned VA ECMO and 169 planned off-pump. 14 (20.6%) planned VA ECMO and 27 (16.0%) planned off-pump patients achieved textbook outcome. After adjustment for prior BOLT, lung allocation score, ischemic time, and intraoperative transfusions, planned VA ECMO was associated with higher odds of textbook outcome than planned off-pump support (odds ratio 3.89, 95% confidence interval 1.58-9.90, p = 0.004). CONCLUSIONS At our institution, planned VA ECMO for isolated BOLT was associated with higher odds of textbook outcome than planned off-pump support among patients without pulmonary hypertension. Further investigation in a multi-institutional cohort is warranted to better elucidate the utility of this strategy.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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- Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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- Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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- Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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Schwarz S, Gökler J, Moayedifar R, Atteneder C, Bocchialini G, Benazzo A, Schweiger T, Jaksch P, Zuckermann AO, Aliabadi-Zuckermann AZ, Hoetzenecker K. Prioritizing direct heart procurement in organ donors after circulatory death does not jeopardize lung transplant outcomes. JTCVS Tech 2022; 16:182-195. [PMID: 36510519 PMCID: PMC9737044 DOI: 10.1016/j.xjtc.2022.08.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2022] [Revised: 06/09/2022] [Accepted: 08/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Background Controlled donation after circulatory death (cDCD) has become a standard in liver, kidney, and lung transplantation (LTx). Based on recent innovations in ex vivo heart preservation, heart transplant centers have started to accept cDCD heart allografts. Because the heart has very limited tolerance to warm ischemia, changes to the cDCD organ procurement procedures are needed. These changes entail delayed ventilation and prolonged warm ischemia for the lungs. Whether this negatively impacts lung allograft function is unclear. Methods A retrospective analysis of cDCD lungs transplanted between 2012 and February 2022 at the Medical University of Vienna was performed. The heart + lung group consisted of cases in which the heart was procured by a cardiac team for subsequent normothermic ex vivo perfusion. A control group (lung group) was formed by cases where only the lungs were explanted. In heart + lung group cases, the heart procurement team placed cannulas after circulatory death and a hands-off time, collected donor blood for ex vivo perfusion, and performed rapid organ perfusion with Custodiol solution, after which the heart was explanted. Up to this point, the lung procurement team did not interfere. No concurrent lung ventilation or pulmonary artery perfusion was performed. After the cardiac procurement team left the table, ventilation was initiated, and lung perfusion was performed directly through both stumps of the pulmonary arteries using 2 large-bore Foley catheters. This study analyzed procedural explant times, postoperative outcomes, primary graft dysfunction (PGD), duration of mechanical ventilation, length of intensive care unit (ICU) stay, and early survival after LTx. Results A total of 56 cDCD lungs were transplanted during the study period. In 7 cases (12.5%), the heart was also procured (heart + lung group); in 49 cases (87.5%), only the lungs were explanted (lung group). Basic donor parameters were comparable in the 2 groups. The median times from circulatory arrest to lung perfusion (24 minutes vs 13.5 minutes; P = .002) and from skin incision to lung perfusion (14 minutes vs 5 minutes; P = .005) were significantly longer for the heart + lung procedures. However, this did not affect post-transplantation PGD grade at 0 hours (P = .851), 24 hours (P = .856), 48 hours (P = .929), and 72 hours (P = .874). At 72 hours after transplantation, none of the lungs in the heart + lung group but 1 lung (2.2%) in lung group was in PGD 3. The median duration of mechanical ventilation (50 hours vs 41 hours; P = .801), length of ICU stay (8 days vs 6 days; P = .951), and total length of hospital stay (27 days vs 25 days; P = .814) were also comparable in the 2 groups. In-hospital mortality occurred in only 1 patient of the lung group (2.2%). Conclusions Although prioritized cDCD heart explantation is associated with delayed ventilation and significantly longer warm ischemic time to the lungs, post-LTx outcomes within the first year are unchanged. Prioritizing heart perfusion and explantation in the setting of cDCD procurement can be considered acceptable.
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Key Words
- CA, circulatory arrest
- DBD, donation after brain death
- ECMO, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
- EVLP, ex vivo lung perfusion
- ICU, intensive care unit
- ISHLT, International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation
- LTx, lung transplantation
- NRP, normothermic regional perfusion
- PGD, primary graft dysfunction
- PHP, prioritized heart procurement
- SWIT, surgical warm ischemic time
- WIT, warm ischemic time
- WLST, withdrawal of life support therapy
- cDCD, controlled donation after circulatory death
- donation after circulatory death
- heart transplantation
- lung transplantation
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- Stefan Schwarz
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria,Address for reprints: Konrad Hoetzenecker, MD, PhD, Division of Thoracic Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, A-1090 Vienna, Austria.
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Experience with intraoperative extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in lung transplantation: intraoperative indicators. JOURNAL OF SURGERY AND MEDICINE 2022. [DOI: 10.28982/josam.7266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background/Aim: Intraoperative extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is being used with increasing frequency in lung transplantation. However, the factors associated with the use of intraoperative ECMO in lung transplant patients are not yet conclusive. In this study, we aimed to determine the effective factors for providing intraoperative ECMO support in patients undergoing lung transplantation. In addition, we aimed to evaluate the effect of ECMO support on morbidity and mortality.
Methods: In this retrospective cohort study evaluating lung transplant patients, patients were divided into two groups: those who received intraoperative ECMO support and those who did not. Demographic data, the lung allocation score (LAS) and pulmonary arterial pressure (PAP), intraoperative data, postoperative complications, duration of mechanical ventilation (MV), length of stay (LOS) in intensive care and hospital, and mortality rates were recorded for both groups. Factors affecting entry to ECMO were analyzed by Multivariate Logistic Regression.
Results: In this period, 51.9% of 87 patients who underwent lung transplantation required intraoperative ECMO. The mean age, LAS, and PAP of the ECMO group were significantly higher than the non-ECMO group (P = 0.043, P = 0.007, and P = 0.007, respectively). In multivariate analysis, it was found that lower MAP averages were a predictive parameter in intraoperative ECMO requirements (OR: 1.091; CI: 1.009-1.179; P = 0.028). The ECMO group’s mechanical ventilation time and hospital mortality were significantly higher than the other group (P = 0.004 and P = 0.025, respectively).
Conclusion: Preoperative indicators of intraoperative ECMO support were determined as age, LAS, and PAP elevation. In addition, low MAP levels and high lactate levels were always determined as intraoperative indicators in lung transplantation until the transition to ECMO support.
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Tran-Dinh A, Bouzid D, El Kalai A, Atchade E, Tanaka S, Lortat-Jacob B, Jean-Baptiste S, Zappella N, Boudinet S, Castier Y, Mal H, Mordant P, Messika J, Montravers P. Favorable, arduous or fatal postoperative pathway within 90 days of lung transplantation. BMC Pulm Med 2022; 22:326. [PMID: 36030202 PMCID: PMC9420258 DOI: 10.1186/s12890-022-02120-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The maximum gain in quality of life after lung transplantation (LT) is expected between six months and one year after LT, as the occurrence of chronic lung allograft dysfunction may mask the beneficial effects beyond one year. Thus, the postoperative period could be the cornerstone of graft success. We sought to describe the factors present before postoperative admission to the ICU and associated with favorable, arduous or fatal pathway within 90 days of LT. MATERIALS AND METHODS We conducted a retrospective single-center study between January 2015 and December 2020. Using multinomial regression, we assessed the demographic, preoperative and intraoperative characteristics of patients associated with favorable (duration of postoperative mechanical ventilation < 3 days and alive at Day 90), arduous (duration of postoperative mechanical ventilation ≥ 3 days and alive at Day 90) or fatal (dead at Day 90) pathway within 90 days of LT. RESULTS A total of 269 lung transplant patients were analyzed. Maximum graft cold ischemic time ≥ 6 h and intraoperative blood transfusion ≥ 3 packed red blood cells were associated with arduous and fatal pathway at Day 90, whereas intraoperative ECMO was strongly associated with fatal pathway. CONCLUSION No patient demographics influenced the postoperative pathway at Day 90. Only extrinsic factors involving graft ischemia time, intraoperative transfusion, and intraoperative ECMO determined early postoperative pathway.
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- Alexy Tran-Dinh
- Université Paris Cité, AP-HP, Hôpital Bichat Claude Bernard, Anesthésie-Réanimation, Paris, France. .,INSERM UMR 1148 LVTS, Université Paris Cité, Paris, France.
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- Université Paris Cité, AP-HP, Hôpital Bichat Claude Bernard, Service des Urgences, Paris, France.,INSERM UMR 1137 IAME, Paris, France
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- Université Paris Cité, AP-HP, Hôpital Bichat Claude Bernard, Anesthésie-Réanimation, Paris, France
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- Université Paris Cité, AP-HP, Hôpital Bichat Claude Bernard, Anesthésie-Réanimation, Paris, France
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- Université Paris Cité, AP-HP, Hôpital Bichat Claude Bernard, Anesthésie-Réanimation, Paris, France.,INSERM UMR 1188 DéTROI, Université de la Réunion, Saint-Denis de la Réunion, France
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- Université Paris Cité, AP-HP, Hôpital Bichat Claude Bernard, Anesthésie-Réanimation, Paris, France
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- Université Paris Cité, AP-HP, Hôpital Bichat Claude Bernard, Anesthésie-Réanimation, Paris, France
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- Université Paris Cité, AP-HP, Hôpital Bichat Claude Bernard, Anesthésie-Réanimation, Paris, France
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- Université Paris Cité, AP-HP, Hôpital Bichat Claude Bernard, Anesthésie-Réanimation, Paris, France
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- Université Paris Cité, AP-HP, Hôpital Bichat Claude Bernard, Service de Chirurgie Vasculaire, Thoracique et Transplantation Pulmonaire, Paris, France.,INSERM UMR 1152 PHERE, Université Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- INSERM UMR 1152 PHERE, Université Paris Cité, Paris, France.,Université Paris Cité, AP-HP, Hôpital Bichat Claude Bernard, Pneumologie B et Transplantation Pulmonaire, Paris, France
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- Université Paris Cité, AP-HP, Hôpital Bichat Claude Bernard, Service de Chirurgie Vasculaire, Thoracique et Transplantation Pulmonaire, Paris, France.,INSERM UMR 1152 PHERE, Université Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- INSERM UMR 1152 PHERE, Université Paris Cité, Paris, France.,Université Paris Cité, AP-HP, Hôpital Bichat Claude Bernard, Pneumologie B et Transplantation Pulmonaire, Paris, France.,Paris Transplant Group, Paris, France
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- Université Paris Cité, AP-HP, Hôpital Bichat Claude Bernard, Anesthésie-Réanimation, Paris, France.,INSERM UMR 1152 PHERE, Université Paris Cité, Paris, France
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Jeon K. Critical Care Management Following Lung Transplantation. J Chest Surg 2022; 55:325-331. [PMID: 35924541 PMCID: PMC9358155 DOI: 10.5090/jcs.22.067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2022] [Accepted: 07/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Postoperative critical care management for lung transplant recipients in the intensive care unit (ICU) has expanded in recent years due to its complexity and impact on clinical outcomes. The practical aspects of post-transplant critical care management, especially regarding ventilation and hemodynamic management during the early postoperative period in the ICU, are discussed in this brief review. Monitoring in the ICU provides information on the patient’s clinical status, diagnostic assessment of complications, and future management plans since lung transplantation involves unique pathophysiological conditions and risk factors for complications. After lung transplantation, the grafts should be appropriately ventilated with lung protective strategies to prevent ventilator-induced lung injury, as well as to promote graft function and maintain adequate gas exchange. Hypotension and varying degrees of pulmonary edema are common in the immediate postoperative lung transplantation setting. Ventricular dysfunction in lung transplant recipients should also be considered. Therefore, adequate volume and hemodynamic management with vasoactive agents based on their physiological effects and patient response are critical in the early postoperative lung transplantation period. Integrated management provided by a professional multidisciplinary team is essential for the critical care management of lung transplant recipients in the ICU.
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- Kyeongman Jeon
- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Zhao Y, Su Y, Duan R, Song J, Liu X, Shen L, Ding J, Zhang P, Bao M, Chen C, Zhu Y, Jiang G, Li Y. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support for lung transplantation: Initial experience in a single center in China and a literature review. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:950233. [PMID: 35911420 PMCID: PMC9334721 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.950233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a versatile tool associated with favorable outcomes in the field of lung transplantation (LTx). Here, the clinical outcomes and complications of patients who underwent LTx with ECMO support, mainly prophylactically both intraoperatively and post-operatively, in a single center in China are reviewed. Methods The study cohort included all consecutive patients who underwent LTx between January 2020 and January 2022. Demographics and LTx data were retrospectively reviewed. Perioperative results, including complications and survival outcomes, were assessed. Results Of 86 patients included in the study, 32 received ECMO support, including 21 who received prophylactic intraoperative use of ECMO with or without prolonged post-operative use (pro-ECMO group), while the remaining 54 (62.8%) received no external support (non-ECMO group). There were no significant differences in the incidence of grade 3 primary graft dysfunction (PGD), short-term survival, or perioperative outcomes and complications between the non-ECMO and pro-ECMO groups. However, the estimated 1- and 2-year survival were superior in the pro-ECMO group, although this difference was not statistically significant (64.1% vs. 82.4%, log-rank P = 0.152; 46.5% vs. 72.1%, log-rank P = 0.182, respectively). After regrouping based on the reason for ECMO support, 30-day survival was satisfactory, while 90-day survival was poor in patients who received ECMO as a bridge to transplantation. However, prophylactic intraoperative use of ECMO and post-operative ECMO prolongation demonstrated promising survival and acceptable complication rates. In particular, patients who initially received venovenous (VV) ECMO intraoperatively with the same configuration post-operatively achieved excellent outcomes. The use of ECMO to salvage a graft affected by severe PGD also achieved acceptable survival in the rescue group. Conclusions Prophylactic intraoperative ECMO support and post-operative ECMO prolongation demonstrated promising survival outcomes and acceptable complications in LTx patients. Particularly, VV ECMO provided safe and effective support intraoperatively and prophylactic prolongation reduced the incidence of PGD in selected patients. However, since this study was conducted in a relatively low-volume transplant center, further studies are needed to validate the results.
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- Yanfeng Zhao
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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Martin AK, Shah SZ, Guru PK, Chaudhary S, Franco PM, Makey I, Fritz AV, Pham SM, Thomas M. Multidisciplinary Approach for Lung Transplantation due to COVID-19. Mayo Clin Proc Innov Qual Outcomes 2022; 6:200-208. [PMID: 35281693 PMCID: PMC8904149 DOI: 10.1016/j.mayocpiqo.2022.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), a novel etiology of end-stage lung disease, has resulted in major disruptions to the process of health care delivery worldwide. These disruptions have led to team-based innovations globally, resulting in a broad range of new processes in cardiopulmonary perioperative management. A key intersection of multidisciplinary teamwork and COVID-19 is found in lung transplantation, in which diverse teams collaborate throughout the perioperative period to achieve optimal outcomes. In this article, we describe the multidisciplinary approach taken by Mayo clinic in Florida to manage patients with COVID-19 presenting for lung transplantation.
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Key Words
- ARDS, acute respiratory distress syndrome
- CAD, coronary artery disease
- COVID-19, coronavirus disease 2019
- ECMO, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
- ESLD, end-stage lung disease
- ICU, intensive care unit
- MCF, Mayo clinic in Florida
- MDT, multidisciplinary team
- OR, operating room
- PCR, polymerase chain reaction
- POD, postoperative day
- PPE, personal protective equipment
- SARS-CoV-2, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
- VA, veno-arterial
- VV, veno-venous
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- Archer Kilbourne Martin
- Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Anesthesiology, Mayo Clinic in Florida, Jacksonville, FL
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- Department of Transplantation, Mayo Clinic in Florida, Jacksonville, FL
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- Department of Critical Care, Mayo Clinic in Florida, Jacksonville, FL
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- Department of Critical Care, Mayo Clinic in Florida, Jacksonville, FL
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Mayo Clinic in Florida, Jacksonville, FL
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- Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Anesthesiology, Mayo Clinic in Florida, Jacksonville, FL
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Mayo Clinic in Florida, Jacksonville, FL
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Mayo Clinic in Florida, Jacksonville, FL
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Koh W, Rao SB, Yasechko SM, Hayes D. Postoperative management of children after lung transplantation. Semin Pediatr Surg 2022; 31:151179. [PMID: 35725051 DOI: 10.1016/j.sempedsurg.2022.151179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Pediatric lung transplantation is a highly specialized treatment option at a select few hospitals caring for children. Advancements in surgical and medical approaches in the care of these children have improved their care with only minimal improvement in outcomes which remain the lowest of all solid organ transplants. A crucial time period in the management of these children is in the perioperative period after performance of the lung transplant. Supporting allograft function, preventing infection, maintaining fluid balance, achieving pain control, and providing optimal respiratory support are all key factors required for this highly complex pediatric patient population. We review commonly encountered complications that these patients often experience and provide strategies for management.
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- Wonshill Koh
- Heart Institute; Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH
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- Division of Critical Care Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA; of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Heart Institute; Division of Pulmonary Medicine Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH; Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH.
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Managing pulmonary arterial hypertension: how to select and facilitate successful transplantation. Curr Opin Organ Transplant 2022; 27:169-176. [PMID: 35649107 DOI: 10.1097/mot.0000000000000980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Despite improvements in available medical therapies, pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) remains a progressive, ultimately fatal disorder. Lung transplantation is a viable treatment option for PAH patients with advanced disease. RECENT FINDINGS Recent guidelines from the International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) have updated recommendations regarding time of referral and listing for lung transplantation in PAH. The new guidelines emphasize earlier referral for transplant evaluation to ensure adequate time for proper evaluation and listing. They also incorporate objective risk stratification criteria to assist in decision-making regarding timing of referral and listing. With regards to the transplant procedure, bilateral lung transplantation has largely supplanted heart-lung transplantation as the procedure of choice for transplantation for advanced PAH. Exceptions to this include patients with PAH because of congenital heart disease and those with concurrent LV dysfunction. Use of mechanical support via venoarterial ECMO initiated before transplantation and continued into the early postoperative period is emerging as a standard of care and may help to reduce early posttransplant mortality in this population. There has been increased recognition of the importance of WHO Group 3 pulmonary hypertension. Many of the lessons learned from PAH may be applied when transplanting patients with severe WHO Group 3 pulmonary hypertension. SUMMARY Patients with PAH present unique challenges with regards to transplantation that require a therapeutic approach distinct from other lung disorders. Lung transplantations for PAH are high-risk endeavors best performed at centers with expertise in management of both PAH and extracorporeal support.
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Patterson CM, Shah A, Rabin J, DiChiacchio L, Cypel M, Hoetzenecker K, Catarino P, Lau CL. EXTRACORPOREAL LIFE SUPPORT AS A BRIDGE TO LUNG TRANSPLANTATION: WHERE ARE WE NOW? J Heart Lung Transplant 2022; 41:1547-1555. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2022.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2022] [Revised: 04/21/2022] [Accepted: 06/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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McGlothlin D, Granton J, Klepetko W, Beghetti M, Rosenzweig EB, Corris P, Horn E, Kanwar M, McRae K, Roman A, Tedford R, Badagliacca R, Bartolome S, Benza R, Caccamo M, Cogswell R, Dewachter C, Donahoe L, Fadel E, Farber HW, Feinstein J, Franco V, Frantz R, Gatzoulis M, Hwa (Anne) Goh C, Guazzi M, Hansmann G, Hastings S, Heerdt P, Hemnes A, Herpain A, Hsu CH, Kerr K, Kolaitis N, Kukreja J, Madani M, McCluskey S, McCulloch M, Moser B, Navaratnam M, Radegran G, Reimer C, Savale L, Shlobin O, Svetlichnaya J, Swetz K, Tashjian J, Thenappan T, Vizza CD, West S, Zuckerman W, Zuckermann A, De Marco T. ISHLT CONSENSUS STATEMENT: Peri-operative Management of Patients with Pulmonary Hypertension and Right Heart Failure Undergoing Surgery. J Heart Lung Transplant 2022; 41:1135-1194. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2022.06.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 10/17/2022] Open
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Liang J, Chen Y, Zhou J, Zheng M, Liu F, Ye S, Chen J, Ji Y. Bilateral Lung Transplantation for Congenital Pulmonary Arteriovenous Fistula with Intraoperative Venovenous ECMO Support: The First Case Report in China. Front Surg 2022; 9:861797. [PMID: 35711704 PMCID: PMC9194088 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.861797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Pulmonary arteriovenous fistula (PAVF) is a rare pulmonary vascular lesion, more than 80% of which is caused by congenital abnormal development of pulmonary capillaries. The incidence of PAVF ranges from 2/100,000 to 3/100,000, with no difference in the male and female ratio. Congenital PAVF is often associated with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT). In this article, we report a patient with only congenital PAVF that was successfully treated by bilateral lung transplantation (BLT) with intraoperative venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support because both lungs have been affected by PAVF and secondary pulmonary hypertension. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of BLT for PAVF in China and the second report that explains the clinical course of a patient to receive BLT for congenital PAVF without HHT. Some investigators have proposed lung transplantation as a definitive treatment, but the results are controversial. On the basis of the current condition of this patient, we believe lung transplantation is a viable option for certain patients, but the long-term effect remains to be studied.
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- Correspondence: Yong Ji Jingyu Chen
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Hirdman G, Niroomand A, Olm F, Lindstedt S. Taking a Deep Breath: an Examination of Current Controversies in Surgical Procedures in Lung Transplantation. CURRENT TRANSPLANTATION REPORTS 2022; 9:160-172. [PMID: 35601346 PMCID: PMC9108015 DOI: 10.1007/s40472-022-00367-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Purpose of Review
This article reviews controversial questions within the field of lung transplantation, with a focus on data generated within the last 3 years. We aim to summarize differing opinions on a selection of topics, including bridge-to-transplantation, intraoperative machine circulatory support, bronchial anastomosis, size mismatch, delayed chest closure, and ex vivo lung perfusion.
Recent Findings
With the growing rate of lung transplantations worldwide and increasing numbers of patients placed on waiting lists, the importance of determining best practices has only increased in recent years. Factors which promote successful outcomes have been identified across all the topics, with certain approaches promoted, such as ambulation in bridge-to-transplant and widespread intraoperative ECMO as machine support.
Summary
While great strides have been made in the operative procedures involved in lung transplantation, there are still key questions to be answered. The consensus which can be reached will be instrumental in further improving outcomes in recipients.
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- Gabriel Hirdman
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Transplantation, Skåne University Hospital, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
- Wallenberg Center for Molecular Medicine, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
- Lund Stem Cell Center, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Wallenberg Center for Molecular Medicine, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
- Lund Stem Cell Center, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
- Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ USA
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Transplantation, Skåne University Hospital, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
- Wallenberg Center for Molecular Medicine, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
- Lund Stem Cell Center, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Transplantation, Skåne University Hospital, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
- Wallenberg Center for Molecular Medicine, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
- Lund Stem Cell Center, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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Michel E, Galen Hartwig M, Sommer W. Lung Retransplantation. Thorac Surg Clin 2022; 32:259-268. [PMID: 35512943 DOI: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2021.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Lung retransplantation remains the standard treatment of irreversible lung allograft failure. The most common indications for lung retransplantation are acute graft failure, chronic lung allograft dysfunction, and postoperative airway complications. Careful patient selection with regards to indications, anatomy, extrapulmonary organ dysfunction (specifically renal dysfunction), and immunologic consideration are of utmost importance. The conduct of the lung retransplantation operation is arduous with special considerations given to operative approach, type of surgery (single vs bilateral), use of extracorporeal circulatory support, and hematological management. Outcomes have improved significantly for most patients, nearing short and midterm outcomes of primary lung recipients in select cases.
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- Eriberto Michel
- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Cox 630, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, DUMC 3863, Durham, NC 27710, USA.
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 420, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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Anesthetic Management During Lung Transplantation - What's New in 2021? Thorac Surg Clin 2022; 32:175-184. [PMID: 35512936 DOI: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2022.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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As outcomes of lung transplantation (LTx) are improving transplant centers are pushing boundaries. There has been a steady increase in the medical complexity of lung transplant candidates. Many transplant centers are listing older patients with comorbidities, and there has been a steady rise in the number of candidates supported with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) as a bridge to transplantation. There has been a growing appreciation of the importance intraoperative management of potentially modifiable risk factors has on postoperative outcomes. Evidence suggests that LTx even in high-risk patients requiring perioperative ECMO can offer excellent results. This article outlines the current state-of-the-art intraoperative management of LTx.
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Patel V, Gray Z, Alam M, Silva GV, Simpson L, Liao K. Peripheral Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support Expands the Application of Robotic Assisted Coronary Artery Bypass. JTCVS Tech 2022; 13:92-100. [DOI: 10.1016/j.xjtc.2022.02.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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de Perrot M, McRae K, Donahoe L, Abdelnour-Berchtold E, Thenganatt J, Granton J. Pulmonary endarterectomy in severe chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension: the Toronto experience. Ann Cardiothorac Surg 2022; 11:133-142. [PMID: 35433364 PMCID: PMC9012204 DOI: 10.21037/acs-2021-pte-14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2021] [Accepted: 12/14/2021] [Indexed: 08/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Pulmonary endarterectomy (PEA) in severe chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is associated with higher risks. However, recent evidence suggests that these risks may be mitigated with the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). METHODS We performed a retrospective analysis of 401 consecutive patients undergoing PEA at the Toronto General Hospital between August 2005 and March 2020. Patients with severe CTEPH defined by pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) >1,000 dynes.s.cm-5 at the time of diagnosis were compared to those with PVR <1,000 dynes.s.cm-5. RESULTS The New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional class, brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) and 6-minute walk distance were worse in patients with PVR >1,000 dynes.s.cm-5. A greater proportion of patients with PVR >1,000 dynes.s.cm-5 was treated with targeted pulmonary hypertension (PH) medical therapy (38% vs. 18%, P<0.001) and initiated on inotropic support (7% vs. 0.3%, P<0.001) before PEA. Since 2014, the ECMO utilization rate increased in patients with PVR >1,000 dynes.s.cm-5 compared to those with PVR <1,000 dynes.s.cm-5 (18% vs. 3.1%, P<0.001). The hospital mortality in patients with PVR >1,000 dynes.s.cm-5 decreased from 10.3% in 2005-2013 to 1.6% in 2014-2020 (P=0.05), while the hospital mortality in patients with PVR <1,000 dynes.s.cm-5 remained stable (1.2% in 2005-2013 vs. 2.7% in 2014-2020, P=0.4). The overall survival reached 84% at 10 years in patients with PVR >1,000 dynes.s.cm-5 compared to 78% in patients with PVR <1,000 dynes.s.cm-5 (P=0.7). CONCLUSIONS The early and long-term results of PEA in patients with severe CTEPH are excellent despite greater postoperative risks. ECMO as a bridge to recovery after PEA can be useful in patients with severe CTEPH.
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- Marc de Perrot
- Toronto CTEPH Program, Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Toronto CTEPH Program, Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Toronto CTEPH Program, Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Toronto CTEPH Program, Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Toronto CTEPH Program, Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Toronto CTEPH Program, Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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Boehm PM, Sinn K, Schwarz S, Kollmann D, Berlakovich G, Hoetzenecker K. Oblique Carinal End-to-end Anastomosis for Pig Bronchus in Organ Donor and Lung Transplant Recipient. Ann Thorac Surg 2022; 113:e195-e197. [PMID: 34102182 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2021.05.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2021] [Revised: 05/02/2021] [Accepted: 05/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Pig bronchi are rare anomalies in which the right upper lobe bronchus originates above the carina. During surgery this can lead to technical challenges associated with the bronchial anastomosis, especially during lung transplantation. We herein report the case of a combined liver-lung transplantation with a pig bronchus in both the organ donor and transplant recipient. In both cases the bronchi originated slightly above the level of the carina facilitating an oblique resection and a single tracheobronchial anastomosis with a running suture. Follow-up bronchoscopy showed a completely healed anastomosis with no evidence of malacia or stenosis.
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- Panja M Boehm
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Transplantation, Department of General Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Transplantation, Department of General Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
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Van Slambrouck J, Van Raemdonck D, Vos R, Vanluyten C, Vanstapel A, Prisciandaro E, Willems L, Orlitová M, Kaes J, Jin X, Jansen Y, Verleden GM, Neyrinck AP, Vanaudenaerde BM, Ceulemans LJ. A Focused Review on Primary Graft Dysfunction after Clinical Lung Transplantation: A Multilevel Syndrome. Cells 2022; 11:cells11040745. [PMID: 35203392 PMCID: PMC8870290 DOI: 10.3390/cells11040745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2021] [Revised: 02/14/2022] [Accepted: 02/17/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Primary graft dysfunction (PGD) is the clinical syndrome of acute lung injury after lung transplantation (LTx). However, PGD is an umbrella term that encompasses the ongoing pathophysiological and -biological mechanisms occurring in the lung grafts. Therefore, we aim to provide a focused review on the clinical, physiological, radiological, histological and cellular level of PGD. PGD is graded based on hypoxemia and chest X-ray (CXR) infiltrates. High-grade PGD is associated with inferior outcome after LTx. Lung edema is the main characteristic of PGD and alters pulmonary compliance, gas exchange and circulation. A conventional CXR provides a rough estimate of lung edema, while a chest computed tomography (CT) results in a more in-depth analysis. Macroscopically, interstitial and alveolar edema can be distinguished below the visceral lung surface. On the histological level, PGD correlates to a pattern of diffuse alveolar damage (DAD). At the cellular level, ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) is the main trigger for the disruption of the endothelial-epithelial alveolar barrier and inflammatory cascade. The multilevel approach integrating all PGD-related aspects results in a better understanding of acute lung failure after LTx, providing novel insights for future therapies.
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- Jan Van Slambrouck
- Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases and Thoracic Surgery (BREATHE), Lung Transplant Unit, Department of Chronic Diseases and Metabolism, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium; (J.V.S.); (D.V.R.); (R.V.); (C.V.); (A.V.); (E.P.); (J.K.); (X.J.); (Y.J.); (G.M.V.); (B.M.V.)
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases and Thoracic Surgery (BREATHE), Lung Transplant Unit, Department of Chronic Diseases and Metabolism, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium; (J.V.S.); (D.V.R.); (R.V.); (C.V.); (A.V.); (E.P.); (J.K.); (X.J.); (Y.J.); (G.M.V.); (B.M.V.)
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases and Thoracic Surgery (BREATHE), Lung Transplant Unit, Department of Chronic Diseases and Metabolism, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium; (J.V.S.); (D.V.R.); (R.V.); (C.V.); (A.V.); (E.P.); (J.K.); (X.J.); (Y.J.); (G.M.V.); (B.M.V.)
- Department of Respiratory Diseases, University Hospitals Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases and Thoracic Surgery (BREATHE), Lung Transplant Unit, Department of Chronic Diseases and Metabolism, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium; (J.V.S.); (D.V.R.); (R.V.); (C.V.); (A.V.); (E.P.); (J.K.); (X.J.); (Y.J.); (G.M.V.); (B.M.V.)
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases and Thoracic Surgery (BREATHE), Lung Transplant Unit, Department of Chronic Diseases and Metabolism, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium; (J.V.S.); (D.V.R.); (R.V.); (C.V.); (A.V.); (E.P.); (J.K.); (X.J.); (Y.J.); (G.M.V.); (B.M.V.)
- Department of Pathology, University Hospitals Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases and Thoracic Surgery (BREATHE), Lung Transplant Unit, Department of Chronic Diseases and Metabolism, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium; (J.V.S.); (D.V.R.); (R.V.); (C.V.); (A.V.); (E.P.); (J.K.); (X.J.); (Y.J.); (G.M.V.); (B.M.V.)
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases and Thoracic Surgery (BREATHE), Pulmonary Circulation Unit, Department of Chronic Diseases and Metabolism, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium;
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium; (M.O.); (A.P.N.)
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- Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases and Thoracic Surgery (BREATHE), Lung Transplant Unit, Department of Chronic Diseases and Metabolism, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium; (J.V.S.); (D.V.R.); (R.V.); (C.V.); (A.V.); (E.P.); (J.K.); (X.J.); (Y.J.); (G.M.V.); (B.M.V.)
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- Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases and Thoracic Surgery (BREATHE), Lung Transplant Unit, Department of Chronic Diseases and Metabolism, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium; (J.V.S.); (D.V.R.); (R.V.); (C.V.); (A.V.); (E.P.); (J.K.); (X.J.); (Y.J.); (G.M.V.); (B.M.V.)
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases and Thoracic Surgery (BREATHE), Lung Transplant Unit, Department of Chronic Diseases and Metabolism, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium; (J.V.S.); (D.V.R.); (R.V.); (C.V.); (A.V.); (E.P.); (J.K.); (X.J.); (Y.J.); (G.M.V.); (B.M.V.)
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases and Thoracic Surgery (BREATHE), Lung Transplant Unit, Department of Chronic Diseases and Metabolism, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium; (J.V.S.); (D.V.R.); (R.V.); (C.V.); (A.V.); (E.P.); (J.K.); (X.J.); (Y.J.); (G.M.V.); (B.M.V.)
- Department of Respiratory Diseases, University Hospitals Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium; (M.O.); (A.P.N.)
- Department of Anesthesiology, University Hospitals Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases and Thoracic Surgery (BREATHE), Lung Transplant Unit, Department of Chronic Diseases and Metabolism, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium; (J.V.S.); (D.V.R.); (R.V.); (C.V.); (A.V.); (E.P.); (J.K.); (X.J.); (Y.J.); (G.M.V.); (B.M.V.)
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- Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases and Thoracic Surgery (BREATHE), Lung Transplant Unit, Department of Chronic Diseases and Metabolism, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium; (J.V.S.); (D.V.R.); (R.V.); (C.V.); (A.V.); (E.P.); (J.K.); (X.J.); (Y.J.); (G.M.V.); (B.M.V.)
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
- Correspondence:
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Loor G, Huddleston S, Hartwig M, Bottiger B, Daoud D, Wei Q, Zhang Q, Ius F, Warnecke G, Villavicencio MA, Tirabassi B, Machuca TN, Van Raemdonck D, Frick AE, Neyrinck A, Toyoda Y, Kashem MA, Landeweer M, Chandrashekaran S. Effect of mode of intraoperative support on post-lung transplant primary graft dysfunction. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2022; 164:1351-1361.e4. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2021.10.076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2021] [Revised: 10/13/2021] [Accepted: 10/21/2021] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Martin AK. Primary Graft Dysfunction: The Final Frontier for Perioperative Lung Transplantation Management. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2022; 36:805-806. [PMID: 35031219 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2021.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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- Archer Kilbourne Martin
- Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Anesthesiology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Jacksonville, FL
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Murray AW, Boisen ML, Fritz A, Renew JR, Martin AK. Anesthetic considerations in lung transplantation: past, present and future. J Thorac Dis 2022; 13:6550-6563. [PMID: 34992834 PMCID: PMC8662503 DOI: 10.21037/jtd-2021-10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2020] [Accepted: 02/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Lung transplantation is a very complex surgical procedure with many implications for the anesthetic care of these patients. Comprehensive preoperative evaluation is an important component of the transplant evaluation as it informs many of the decisions made perioperatively to manage these complex patients effectively and appropriately. These decisions may involve pre-emptive actions like pre-habilitation and nutrition optimization of these patients before they arrive for their transplant procedure. Appropriate airway and ventilation management of these patients needs to be performed in a manner that provides an optimal operating conditions and protection from ventilatory injury of these fragile post-transplant lungs. Pain management can be challenging and should be managed in a multi-modal fashion with or without the use of an epidural catheter while recognizing the risk of neuraxial technique in patients who will possibly be systemically anticoagulated. Complex monitoring is required for these patients involving both invasive and non-invasive including the use of transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and continuous cardiac output monitoring. Management of the patient's hemodynamics can be challenging and involves managing the systemic and pulmonary vascular systems. Some patients may require extra-corporeal lung support as a planned part of the procedure or as a rescue technique and centers need to be proficient in instituting and managing this sophisticated method of hemodynamic support.
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- Andrew W Murray
- Department of Anesthesiology, Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Division of Cardiothoracic and Thoracic Anesthesiology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USA
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