Combined lung-kidney transplantation: First case in Portugal. (2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Silva, David T.; Dantas, Carolina; Santos, Ana Sofia; Silva, Cecilia; Aires, Inês; Remédio, Francisco; Carrelhas, Sofia; Pena, Ana; Reis, João Eurico; Calvinho, Paulo; Semedo, Luísa; Cardoso, João; Nolasco, Fernando; Fragata, José
• Is Part Of: Respiratory medicine case reports. Volume 33(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021
• Subjects: Combined lung-kidney transplantation -- Vv-ecmo -- Cystic fibrosis -- Continuous venovenous hemodiafiltration; Respiratory organs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Chest -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Respiratory Tract Diseases -- Periodicals; Respiratory System -- Periodicals; Chest -- Diseases; Respiratory organs -- Diseases; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 616.2
• DOI: 10.1016/j.rmcr.2021.101386
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2213-0071

Abstract

Abstract: A significant dysfunction of another organ is usually considered an absolute contraindication for lung transplantation, unless multiorgan transplantation is indicated and practical, as is the case of combined lung-kidney transplantation. Few cases of combined lung-kidney transplantation have been described in the literature; however, it is known that, in certain cases, it is the only way to offer an opportunity to selected patients with renal and lung dysfunction. The authors are not aware of any previously published case of a patient receiving both extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and continuous venovenous hemodiafiltration as a bridge for combined kidney-lung transplantation. The authors present the first case of combined lung-kidney transplantation performed in Portugal.