Lung transplant
Lung Transplant
A Lung Transplant is a surgical procedure in which a patient's diseased lungs are partially or completely replaced by lungs from a donor. This procedure is typically reserved for people who have tried other medications or treatments, but their conditions haven't sufficiently improved.
Indications[edit | edit source]
A lung transplant is often the last resort for treatment of lung failure. The most common reasons for a lung transplant include severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Cystic Fibrosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Pulmonary Hypertension.
Procedure[edit | edit source]
The lung transplant procedure involves removing the patient's diseased lung, and replacing it with a healthy lung from a deceased donor. The surgery is performed under general anesthesia. The type of transplant performed can be a single lung transplant, a double lung transplant, or a heart-lung transplant, depending on the patient's condition and the disease severity.
Risks and Complications[edit | edit source]
Like all surgeries, lung transplants come with several risks. These include rejection of the transplanted lung, infection, bleeding, and complications from the use of Immunosuppressive Drugs.
Prognosis[edit | edit source]
The prognosis following a lung transplant varies widely, depending on the patient's overall health, the type of transplant, and the specific lung disease. However, many patients experience a significant improvement in quality of life and lung function.
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