The value of routine ophthalmological tests in the screening for lung transplantation.
We aimed to analyse the results of ophthalmological examinations in the screening before and in the follow-up after lung transplantation. Altogether, 295 consecutive patients who had undergone ophthalmological examination in the screening before lung transplantation were analysed. Preoperatively 27% ocular abnormalities were found; none of them formed a contraindication for the transplantation. Of the 122 patients who underwent transplantation, 24 (20%) had postoperative ocular complaints. We can conclude that, because of the absence of contraindications in all of these patients, routine ophthalmological screening before transplantation is not recommended. Routine postoperative screening is not required, either.
Seré
Maribel
M
Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital of Groningen, P.O. Box 30.001, 9700 RB, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Ouwens
Jan Paul
JP
van der Bij
Wim
W
Hardus
Peter L L J
PL
D003663:Decision Trees; D003941:Diagnostic Techniques, Ophthalmological; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D016040:Lung Transplantation / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D008403:Mass Screening; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011300:Preoperative Care; D012307:Risk Factors