Airway anastomosis for lung transplantation
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Anile M
; Diso D
; Rendina EA
; Venuta F
J Thorac Dis
2016[Mar]; 8
(Suppl 2
): S197-203
PMID26981271
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Lung transplantation (LT) is the only viable option for a selected group of
patients with end stage pulmonary diseases. During the recent years satisfactory
results in terms of long-term survival and quality of life have been achieved
with improvements in surgical technique, immunosuppression and perioperative
management. Since the beginning, the airway anastomosis has been considered
crucial and significant efforts have been made to understand the healing process.
A number of experimental studies allowed improving the surgical technique by
modifying the technique of suturing, the anastomotic protection and type and dose
of immunosuppression, reducing the risk of airway complications. Furthermore, a
huge progress has been made in the management of such complications. Early
diagnosis of bronchial complications and their prompt and correct management are
crucial to achieve long-term survival.
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