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  • Title: [Lung and heart-lung transplantation in Rabin medical center: early experience with 70 cases].
    Author: Kramer MR, Saute M, Eidelman L, Aravot D, Fink G, Shitrit D, Izbicky G, Dayan DB, Bakal I, Kogan A, Gendel B, Vidne B, Sahar G.
    Journal: Harefuah; 2004 Jan; 143(1):2-3, 88. PubMed ID: 14748277.
    Abstract:
    Lung transplantation is a relatively new field in solid organ transplantation. We present our early experience with the first 70 cases at the Rabin Medical Center during the years 1997-2003. Forty seven patients underwent single lung, eight double lung and eight heart-lung transplantations. The patients treated included 49 men and 21 women aged 5-66 years. There were 26 cases with emphysema COPD. 30 patients with pulmonary fibrosis. 5 patients with pulmonary hypertension/Eisenmenger and 9 patients with cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis. Although early results (1997-1999) showed 1 and 3 year survival of only 50%, in the last 3 years (2000-2003), survival reached 84% and 82% at 1 and 3 years respectively. Improvement in the success rate is due to better patient selection, new immunosuppressive regimen and, most importantly, excellent teamwork. We conclude that lung transplantation is a viable option for selected patients with end-stage lung disease.
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