Lung Transplantation Surgery

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Lung Transplantation
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A lung transplantation procedure is a surgery
which is useful in helping patients with endstage
pulmonary diseases extend their life expectancy
as well as improve their quality of life.
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Most common lung diseases that require lung
transplantation

• Idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension
• Cystic fibrosis
• Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
• Emphysema
• Chronic bronchitis

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Types of Lung Transplantation

• Lobe -- Lobe transplant surgery involves
  removal of the diseased lung and replacing it
  with a healthy portion of donors lung.

Single Lung -- Many times a single lung may
need to be replaced for the patient to restore
a healthy life. Usually, a deceased donor lung
is used in a single lung transplant.
Double Lung -- In certain cases, both the lungs
may need to be replaced due to extensive
damage to the tissue, as seen in people affected
with cystic fibrosis.
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Procedure of Lung Transplantation

• Lung transplantation is advised as soon as a
  donor lung is available. After the pre-surgical
  preparations are done the surgical ensures that
  the donor lungs are suitable for transplant.
• After administering general anesthesia the
  surgeon will make an incision in the chest for
  accessing your lungs. 
• The surgeon might need to put you on a
  cardiopulmonary bypass machine for the duration
  of the surgery in order to let the heart and
  breathing work efficiently.

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Risks Associated with Lung Transplantation

• As with any kind of surgery the lung
  transplantation surgery carries a risk of
  infection and bleeding. The transplanted lung
  also faces the chances of failure to heal and
  function normally.

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