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Single lung transplantation using a lung graft from a donor whose contralateral lung is not suitable for lung transplantation
ObjectiveThis study aims to compare the post-transplant survival of untwinned single lung transplantation (SLT) to twinned SLT. In untwinned SLT, the...
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Double lung transplantation is better than single lung transplantation for end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a meta-analysis
BackgroundLung transplantation is one of the most common treatment options for patients with end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease....
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Native-lung complications following single-lung transplantation for interstitial lung disease: an in-depth analysis
BackgroundInterstitial lung disease (ILD) represents a heterogeneous group of lung disorders characterized by fibrotic lung tissue changes. In...
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Native lung surgery after single lung transplantation: clinical characteristics and outcomes
PurposeSingle lung transplantation (SLT) is a viable option for patients with end-stage pulmonary parenchymal and vascular diseases. However, various...
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Airway Complications of Lung Transplantation
Purpose of ReviewAlthough medical and surgical practice has changed over time, airway complications after lung transplantation still occur with...
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Lung Cancer and Lung Transplantation
Purpose of ReviewLung cancer is a common complication of lung transplantation (LTx). We sought to describe the current state of knowledge of lung...
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Clinical impact of pre-existing acute exacerbation in patients with interstitial lung disease who underwent lung transplantation
BackgroundAcute exacerbation of interstitial lung disease (AE-ILD) significantly impacts prognosis, leading to high mortality rates. Although lung...
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Unveiling the complexities of lung transplantation in situs inversus
BackgroundLung transplantation for situs inverse is considered technically challenging because of the reverse positioning of the organs. By providing...
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Blood MMP-9 measured at 2 years after lung transplantation as a prognostic biomarker of chronic lung allograft dysfunction
BackgroundLong-term outcomes of lung transplantation (LTx) remain hampered by chronic lung allograft dysfunction (CLAD). Matrix metalloproteinase 9...
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Lung cancer after kidney transplantation: a 50-year experience at a single institution
PurposeTo investigate the clinical characteristics of lung cancer that develops after kidney transplantation.
MethodsThe clinical data of patients...
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Prognostic factors for lung transplant recipients focusing on age and gender: the Japanese lung transplantation report 2022
PurposeTo clarify the impact of donor and recipient characteristics on the survival of recipients before and after lung transplantation in the...
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Effect of revised organ transplant law in Japan on lung transplantation
PurposeTo investigate how revision of the organ transplant law in Japan affected lung transplantation in this country.
MethodsLung transplant...
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Cytokines in Lung Transplantation
Lung transplantation has developed significantly in recent years, but post-transplant care and patients’ survival still need to be improved....
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Pneumatocele after lung transplantation
Pneumatoceles are a known complication of pneumonia or trauma, especially in young children. A 44-year-old male with pulmonary veno-occlusive disease...
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Exploring long-term outcomes in COPD patients: a comprehensive narrative review of bilateral and single lung transplantation
BackgroundMillions of people throughout the world suffer from the common and fatal respiratory disorder known as chronic obstructive pulmonary...
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Changes in post-transplant serum testosterone levels in men undergoing lung transplantation: a pilot study using the TriNetX Research Network
Hypogonadism is understudied in men requiring solid organ transplants, particularly among lung transplant recipients. Improvement in serum...
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Heparin-free veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in lung transplantation: a retrospective cohort study
BackgroundIn lung transplantation (LTx) surgery, veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) can provide mechanical circulatory...
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Lung Transplantation in the United States for COVID-19 Related Lung Disease During the Pandemic (2597/2600)
PurposeLung transplantation (LTx) is a potential intervention for end-stage COVID-19 lung disease. Current literature is sparse regarding the...
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Sustained remission after cord blood transplantation for breast cancer with lung metastases and myelodysplastic syndrome
Allogenic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) is not a standard therapy for solid cancer because of its high toxicity and...
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Successful management of temporary veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for a pediatric lung transplant recipient with bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome awaiting lung re-transplantation: a case report
BackgroundThe use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) as a bridge to lung transplantation is an uncommon strategy in Japan owing to the...
