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Alachraf K, Tumin D, Hayes D, Benden C. xTrends in racial and ethnic disparities in pediatric lung transplantation in the United States. Pediatr Pulmonol 2024. [PMID: 38990104 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.27175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2024] [Revised: 07/02/2024] [Accepted: 07/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Racial and ethnic disparities in pediatric lung transplantation (LTx) related to the shifting cystic fibrosis (CF) population receiving highly effective modulator therapy (HEMT) has not been well investigated. METHODS The UNOS Registry was queried for patients age 1-25 years undergoing bilateral LTx between 1 January 2012 and 31 December 2021. Race and ethnicity were classified as non-Hispanic White, non-Hispanic Black, Hispanic, or none of the above. The primary outcome was posttransplant mortality. Trends in the association between race/ethnicity and mortality were examined using transplant year as a continuous variable and stratifying year based on introduction of HEMT (triple combination therapy) in November 2019. RESULTS In the study sample (N = 941), 7% of patients were non-Hispanic Black, 15% were Hispanic, and 2% were some other racial or ethnic group. One hundred (11%) received LTx after approval of triple combination therapy, and 407 (43%) died during follow-up. We identified a statistically significant disparity in mortality hazard (hazard ratio: 1.91; 95% confidence interval: 1.31, 2.80) in non-Hispanic Black compared to non-Hispanic White patients in the pre-triple combination therapy era. CONCLUSIONS We found higher mortality hazard among non-Hispanic Black compared to non-Hispanic White children undergoing LTx in the United States. Further monitoring of LTx outcomes to identify and address disparities is needed in the current era of triple combination therapy for CF.
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- Kamel Alachraf
- Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA
- Department of Academic Affairs, Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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Milinic T, Hobler MR, Bartlett LE, Gill E, Burdis N, Engelberg RA, Curtis JR, Hartzler AL, Aitken ML, Kapnadak SG, Goss CH, Smith PJ, Ramos KJ. Qualitative Analysis of Perspectives on Lung Transplant among People with Cystic Fibrosis. Ann Am Thorac Soc 2024; 21:1044-1052. [PMID: 38259137 DOI: 10.1513/annalsats.202307-625oc] [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: 07/18/2022] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Rationale: Lung transplant (LTx) is a potentially lifesaving treatment option for individuals with advanced cystic fibrosis (CF), but more people with CF (PwCF) and advanced lung disease die each year than undergo transplant in the United States. Little is known about these individuals' LTx information needs and factors influencing their decision-making process related to transplant. Objectives: To examine PwCF's experiences with and preferences for provision of LTx information and to identify transplant information needs that CF clinicians are well positioned to address. Methods: We performed semistructured qualitative interviews in two separate cohorts: PwCF without LTx and PwCF with LTx between July 2019 and June 2020. Questions focused on awareness and knowledge about LTx, perspectives related to communication about transplant in the CF clinic, and experiences with LTx. Thematic analysis was used to organize the qualitative data. Exemplar quotes were chosen to llustrate domains that emerged pertaining to the research objectives. Results: Fifty-five PwCF, including 35 without LTx and 20 with LTx, participated. One-third of PwCF without LTx had normal or near-normal lung function. Key common domains among PwCF with and without LTx were identified, including information needs, connections with LTx recipients, and conversations with CF clinicians. For PwCF with and without transplant, concrete information needs were identified: success or survival, social support, surgery, recovery/pain, and quality of life post-transplant. The importance of connecting with LTx recipients to hear their stories and experiences was emphasized by both PwCF with and without transplant. Important considerations for timing and content of discussions with CF clinicians were identified, including having information presented early (before LTx referral is needed) and in limited detail at first. PwCF without LTx wanted to understand how LTx was relevant to them, with a focus on the unique experience of CF. PwCF with LTx emphasized the need for a centralized resource for LTx information. Conclusions: The findings provide content areas for CF clinicians to focus on as they proactively initiate conversations about LTx and support the development of tools to aid in discussions about LTx for PwCF.
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- Tijana Milinic
- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine
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- Division of Biobehavioral and Health Informatics, Department of Nursing
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine
- Cambia Palliative Care Center of Excellence, and
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine
- Cambia Palliative Care Center of Excellence, and
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- Division of Biomedical and Health Informatics, School of Medicine, and
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine
- Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
- Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, Washington; and
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine
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Woods BM, Bray LA, Campbell SB, Li P, Kazmerski TM, Hovater C, Pitts LN, Ladores S. Implementation and evaluation of a fertility preservation telehealth counseling intervention for males with cystic fibrosis. J Cyst Fibros 2024:S1569-1993(24)00780-X. [PMID: 38942720 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcf.2024.06.011] [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: 04/06/2024] [Revised: 06/13/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 06/30/2024]
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BACKGROUND Most males with cystic fibrosis (MwCF) have congenital bilateral absence of the vas deferens and require assisted reproductive technology to conceive, yet many have limited knowledge about how CF affects sexual and reproductive health (SRH). This study evaluates the feasibility, acceptability, and potential effectiveness of telehealth fertility preservation (FP) counseling for MwCF. METHODS Pre-lung transplant MwCF ≥18 years, recruited from U.S. CF centers, social media, and via snowball sampling, received individualized telehealth counseling. Participants completed intervention feasibility/acceptability one week post-counseling and FP knowledge, care satisfaction, and self-efficacy assessments at baseline and two months post-counseling. We completed acceptability interviews one-week post-counseling and audio-recorded, transcribed, and thematically analyzed results. We descriptively analyzed survey results and conducted pre/post comparisons using paired t-tests. RESULTS Thirty MwCF (ages 22-49 years) completed counseling. Most were in a relationship (70 %) and White (86.7 %). Telehealth FP counseling was acceptable (M = 4.38/5 ± 0.60), appropriate (M = 4.37/5 ± 0.60), and feasible (M = 4.60/5 ± 0.45) to MwCF. FP knowledge (9.53 vs. 10.40/12; p = .010), care satisfaction (20.23 vs 26.67/32; p<.001), and self-efficacy (22.87 vs 25.20/30; p = .016) improved at two months post-counseling. Despite desiring provider-initiated SRH, wanting children (81 %), and perceiving the CF team as their primary care provider (97 %), 44 % report not receiving information about infertility by the CF team. CONCLUSIONS Integrating FP counseling into CF care is feasible and acceptable to MwCF and can improve FP knowledge, self-efficacy, and care satisfaction. MwCF desire early and regular provider-initiated SRH education.
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- Brittany M Woods
- University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Nursing, Birmingham, AL, US.
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- University of Alabama Capstone, College of Nursing, Tuscaloosa, AL, US
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- Director of Fertility Preservation Services, University of Alabama at Birmingham Medicine, Women and Infants Center, Birmingham, AL, US
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Nursing, Birmingham, AL, US
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, US; Center for Research on Gender Health Equity (CONVERGE), University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, US
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Nursing, Birmingham, AL, US
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Nursing, Birmingham, AL, US
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Nursing, Birmingham, AL, US
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Wannes Daou A, Wallace C, Barker M, Ambrosino T, Towe C, Morales DLS, Wikenheiser-Brokamp KA, Hayes D, Burg G. Flexible bronchoscopy in pediatric lung transplantation. Pediatr Transplant 2024; 28:e14757. [PMID: 38695266 DOI: 10.1111/petr.14757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 03/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024]
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Pediatric lung transplantation represents a treatment option for children with advanced lung disease or pulmonary vascular disorders who are deemed an appropriate candidate. Pediatric flexible bronchoscopy is an important and evolving field that is highly relevant in the pediatric lung transplant population. It is thus important to advance our knowledge to better understand how care for children after lung transplant can be maximally optimized using pediatric bronchoscopy. Our goals are to continually improve procedural skills when performing bronchoscopy and to decrease the complication rate while acquiring adequate samples for diagnostic evaluation. Attainment of these goals is critical since allograft assessment by bronchoscopic biopsy is required for histological diagnosis of acute cellular rejection and is an important contributor to establishing chronic lung allograft dysfunction, a common complication after lung transplant. Flexible bronchoscopy with bronchoalveolar lavage and transbronchial lung biopsy plays a key role in lung transplant graft assessment. In this article, we discuss the application of bronchoscopy in pediatric lung transplant evaluation including historical approaches, our experience, and future directions not only in bronchoscopy but also in the evolving pediatric lung transplantation field. Pediatric flexible bronchoscopy has become a vital modality for diagnosing lung transplant complications in children as well as assessing therapeutic responses. Herein, we review the value of flexible bronchoscopy in the management of children after lung transplant and discuss the application of novel techniques to improve care for this complex pediatric patient population and we provide a brief update about new diagnostic techniques applied in the growing lung transplantation field.
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- Antoinette Wannes Daou
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Transplant Services, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Transplant Services, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Transplant Services, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Transplant Services, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Heart Institute, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Division of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Division of Pulmonary Biology, The Perinatal Institute, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Transplant Services, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Heart Institute, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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Ahmed HF, Guzman-Gomez A, Desai M, Dani A, Morales DLS, Critser PJ, Zafar F, Hayes D. Lung Transplantation for Pulmonary Vascular Disease in Children: A United Network for Organ Sharing Analysis. Pediatr Cardiol 2024; 45:385-393. [PMID: 38148409 DOI: 10.1007/s00246-023-03356-x] [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: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023]
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Pulmonary vascular disease (PVD) represents an important clinical indication for lung transplant (LTx) in infants, children, and adolescents. There is limited information on LTx outcomes in these patients. We explored LTx volumes and post-LTx survival in children with PVD compared to other diagnoses. The UNOS Registry was queried from 1989 to 2020 to identify first-time pediatric LTx recipients (< 18 yo). PVD was categorized as idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPAH) and non-idiopathic arterial hypertension (non-IPAH) and compared to all other patients as other diagnoses. Univariate and multivariate regression models were performed. 984 pediatric LTx patients (593 before 2010 and 391 during/after 2010) were identified, of which 145 (14.7%) had PVD. There has been no significant change in annual rate of all LTxs over comparative eras. However, there has been a decrease in rate of LTxs for PVD patients. Children with PVD had similar survival to other LTx groups in the early era (p = 0.2) and the latter era (p = 0.9). Univariate Cox models, showed that LTx in patients with PVD was associated with a significantly less risk of mortality for children aged 6-11 years compared to younger and older cohorts (HR = 0.4 [0.17-0.98]; p = 0.045), whereas multivariate analysis showed a trend toward higher mortality in 11-17-year-olds (HR = 1.54 [0.97-2.45]; p = 0.06). For PVD patients, oxygen supplementation and ventilator support at LTx were associated with worse post-transplant survival (p = 0.029 and p = 0.01). There has been a decrease in LTx volume for pediatric patients with PVD in the modern era. Post-LTx outcomes for children with PVD are similar to those of other diagnoses in both eras, with children aged 6-11 years having the best survival. Given these findings, LTx should be considered for this patient population.
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- Hosam F Ahmed
- Division of Congenital Heart Surgery, Heart Institute, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Division of Congenital Heart Surgery, Heart Institute, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Division of Congenital Heart Surgery, Heart Institute, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Division of Congenital Heart Surgery, Heart Institute, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Division of Congenital Heart Surgery, Heart Institute, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Heart Institute, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Division of Congenital Heart Surgery, Heart Institute, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Heart Institute, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, 45229, USA.
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Ahmed HF, Guzman-Gomez A, Desai M, Dani A, Morales D, Critser PJ, Zafar F, Hayes D. Lung Transplantation for Pulmonary Vascular Disease in Children: A United Network for Organ Sharing Analysis. RESEARCH SQUARE 2023:rs.3.rs-3310701. [PMID: 37720024 PMCID: PMC10503841 DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-3310701/v1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
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Background Pulmonary vascular disease (PVD) represents an important clinical indication for lung transplant (LTx) in infants, children, and adolescents. There is limited information on LTx outcomes in these patients. We explored LTx volumes and post-LTx survival in children with PVD compared to other diagnoses. Methods The UNOS Registry was queried from 1989-2020 to identify first-time pediatric LTx recipients (<18 yo). PVD was categorized as idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPAH) and non-idiopathic arterial hypertension (non-IPAH) and compared to all other patients as other diagnoses. Univariate and multivariate regression models were performed. Results 984 pediatric LTx patients (593 before 2010 and 391 during/after 2010) were identified, of which 145 (14.7%) had PVD. There has been no significant change in annual rate of all LTxs over comparative eras. However, there has been a decrease in rate of LTxs for PVD patients. Children with PVD had similar survival to other LTx groups in the early era (p=0.2) and the latter era (p=0.9). Univariate Cox models, showed that LTx in patients with PVD was associated with a significantly less risk of mortality for children aged 6-11 years compared to younger and older cohorts (HR=0.4 [0.17-0.98];p=0.045), whereas multivariate analysis showed a trend towards higher mortality in 11-17-year-olds (HR=1.54 [0.97-2.45];p=0.06). For PVD patients, oxygen supplementation and ventilator support at LTx were associated with worse post-transplant survival (p=0.029 and p=0.01). Conclusions There has been a decrease in LTx volume for pediatric patients with PVD in the modern era. Post-LTx outcomes for children with PVD are similar to those of other diagnoses in both eras, with children aged 6-11 years having the best survival. Given these findings, LTx should be considered for this patient population.
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- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
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- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
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Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive genetic disease caused by variants in the gene encoding for the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) protein. CFTR dysfunction results in abnormal chloride and bicarbonate transport in epithelial cells, leading to a multiorgan disease dominated by respiratory and digestive manifestations. The respiratory disease, which is characterized by airway mucus plugging, chronic bacterial infection and progressive development of bronchiectasis, may lead to chronic respiratory failure, which is the main cause of premature death in people with CF. Over the past 50 years, major progress has been obtained by implementing multidisciplinary care, including nutritional support, airway clearance techniques and antibiotics in specialized CF centers. The past 10 years have further seen the progressive development of oral medications, called CFTR modulators, that partially restore ion transport and lead to a major improvement in clinical manifestations and lung function, presumably resulting in longer survival. Although an increasing proportion of people with CF are being treated with CFTR modulators, challenges remain regarding access to CFTR modulators due to their high cost, and their lack of marketing approval and/or effectiveness in people with rare CFTR variants. The anticipated increase in the number of adults with CF and their aging also challenge the current organization of CF care. The purpose of this review article is to describe current status and future perspective of CF disease and care.
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- Isabelle Fajac
- Department of Respiratory Medicine and National Cystic Fibrosis Reference Centre, Cochin Hospital, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, 27 rue du faubourg Saint-Jacques, 75014 Paris, France; Université Paris Cité, Inserm U1016, Institut Cochin, 24 rue du faubourg Saint-Jacques, 75014 Paris, France; ERN-LUNG, CF Core Network, Frankfurt, Germany.
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine and National Cystic Fibrosis Reference Centre, Cochin Hospital, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, 27 rue du faubourg Saint-Jacques, 75014 Paris, France; Université Paris Cité, Inserm U1016, Institut Cochin, 24 rue du faubourg Saint-Jacques, 75014 Paris, France; ERN-LUNG, CF Core Network, Frankfurt, Germany.
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Whitson BA, Black SM. Ethical implications of ex vivo organ assessment and repair centers. FRONTIERS IN TRANSPLANTATION 2023; 2:1184439. [PMID: 38993885 PMCID: PMC11235233 DOI: 10.3389/frtra.2023.1184439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/13/2024]
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- Bryan A. Whitson
- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
- The Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical, College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
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Sill J, Baskar S, Zang H, Spar D, Iliopoulos I, Morales DLS, Hayes D, Koh W. Atrial arrhythmias following lung transplant: a single pediatric center experience. Front Pediatr 2023; 11:1161129. [PMID: 37425256 PMCID: PMC10326625 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2023.1161129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023] Open
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Background Outcomes after lung transplant (LTx) in children have slowly improved. Although atrial arrhythmia (AA) is a common and adverse complication following LTx among adults, there is limited data on pediatric recipients. We detail our pediatric single-center experience while providing further insights on occurrence and management of AA following LTx. Methods A retrospective analysis of LTx recipients at a pediatric LTx program from 2014 to 2022 was performed. We investigated timing of occurrence and management of AA following LTx, and its effect on post-LTx outcome. Results Three out of nineteen (15%) pediatric LTx recipients developed AA. The timing of occurrence was 9-10 days following LTx. Those patients in the older age group (age >12 years old) were the only ones who developed AA. Developing AA did not have a negative effect on hospital stay duration or short-term mortality. All LTx recipients with AA were discharged home on therapy that was discontinued at 6 months for those who was on mono-therapy without recurrence of AA. Conclusions AA is an early post-operative complication in older children and younger adults undergoing LTx at a pediatric center. Early recognition and aggressive management can mitigate any morbidity or mortality. Future investigations should explore factors that place this population at risk for AA in order to prevent this complication post-operatively.
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- Jordan Sill
- Heart Institute, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, United States
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- Heart Institute, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, United States
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, United States
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- Heart Institute, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, United States
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- Heart Institute, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, United States
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, United States
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- Heart Institute, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, United States
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, United States
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- Heart Institute, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, United States
- Division of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, United States
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- Heart Institute, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, United States
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, United States
- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, United States
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- Heart Institute, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, United States
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, United States
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