Low Mortality Associated with COVID-19 Infection in Lung Transplant Recipients at a Single Center
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Lung Transplant
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Guest Editor
Kamyar Afshar, DO
Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, San Diego, CA, USA
Research Interests: evaluation and management of lung transplantation; alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency/copd and advanced stages management; sarcoidosis; lymphangioleiomyomatosis and interstitial lung disease management; phenotypic variance in cystic fibrosis
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Low Mortality Associated with COVID-19 Infection in Lung Transplant Recipients at a Single Centerby
Rahul F. Gomez
,
Aarya Kafi
,
Gordon Yung
,
Saima Aslam
,
Christine M. Lin
,
Travis Pollema
,
Eugene Golts
and
Kamyar Afshar
Abstract Lung Transplant Recipients (LTR) are particularly vulnerable to severe infection, hospitalization, and death due to community acquired respiratory viruses. As a result, the global SARS-Cov-2 pandemic poses a higher risk to this population. We aim to study the lung function, severity of infection and mortality among LTR at a single [...] |
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency and Lung Transplantation: A Clinical Caseby
Victoria Lorenzetti
,
Elena Bargagli
,
Antonella Fossi
,
David Bennett
,
Paolo Cameli
and
Paola Rottoli
Abstract BACKGROUND: α1-antitrypsin deficiency is the most common hereditary disorder in adults and is associated to an increased risk of developing lung emphysema. METHODS: With this case report, we describe the case of a 54 years old patient, who underwent bilateral lung transplantation due to alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency emphysema.
RESULTS: [...] |
Case of Lung Transplantation in a Recipient with Emphysema: Importance of Determining Alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency Status for Lung TransplantationAbstract Here we present a case of a lung transplant recipient with alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency as well as conducted a retrospective review of the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) database from 1990 – 2016 specifically grouping patients with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (A1ATD) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). |
Malignancy in the Lung Transplant Populationby
Mark M Fuster
and
Sheri Tran
Abstract The risk for developing a variety of malignancies is significantly elevated in the setting of lung transplantation. Malignancy remains among the three major causes of death in post-transplant recipients, and the relatively high risk of cancer development as well as metastatic aggression pose special threats to this population due to the need [...] |
IVIG Replacement for Hypogammaglobulinemia in Lung Transplant PatientsAbstract After lung transplant, infection is a leading contributor to morbidity and mortality, and hypogammaglobulinemia (HGG) may be an important risk factor for many of these infections. Some reports suggest that HGG not only increases the risk of various infections, but also worsens survival. The incidence of HGG has been shown to increase [...] |
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