The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Aug 2022
Long-term outcomes of living-donor lobar lung transplantation.
Although living-donor lobar lung transplantation (LDLLT) enables an intermediate survival similar to cadaveric lung transplantation, the long-term outcome remains unknown. We examined the long-term outcomes of 30 patients who received LDLLT more than 16 years previously. ⋯ Although only 2 lobes are implanted, LDLLT provides encouraging long-term outcomes. In patients with unilateral CLAD, the functioning contralateral graft might contribute to a favorable long-term outcome.