Pulmonary therapy
Lung Transplantation for Interstitial Lung Disease: A Northern Ireland Cohort Study
Par Martin N, Mathews A, Connor R et 22 autres.
Contenu en anglais
Résumé
Introduction
Lung transplantation (LTx) is the definitive treatment for advanced fibrotic interstitial lung disease (ILD), but referral timing remains challenging. Data on outcomes of Northern Ireland (NI) patients referred for LTx are limited.
Methods
In this multicentre retrospective cohort study, all ILD referrals for LTx from the five NI healthcare trusts between January 2014 and March 2024 were analysed. Demographic, clinical, lung function and transplant outcome data were extracted from electronic health records. Patients were classified according to transplant assessment and listing outcomes.