Cardiopulmonary bypass for lung transplantation in cystic fibrosis: pilot evaluation of perioperative outcome.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this study was to determine whether cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) reduces the incidence of perioperative graft infection after lung transplantation in adults with cystic fibrosis (CF).


METHODS
Retrospective and observational.


METHODS
University hospital.


METHODS
Adults with CF who underwent lung transplantation (1998-2003).


METHODS
None.


RESULTS
Cohort size was 26: group A (n = 10) who underwent CPB for implantation of both lungs, group B (n = 8) who underwent CPB only for implantation of the second lung, and group C (n = 8) who did not undergo CPB. The 3 cohort subgroups were similar (p > 0.05) in demographics, preoperative lung function, and anesthetic management. Group A had a lower incidence of perioperative pneumonia (p = 0.02). CPB exposure increased transfusion (B > A > C) of fresh frozen plasma and platelets but not packed red blood cells. There were no differences (p > 0.05) in clinical outcome as reflected by duration of mechanical ventilation, tracheal re-intubation, re-exploration for bleeding, sepsis, primary graft dysfunction, renal dysfunction, length of stay, and mortality.


CONCLUSIONS
CPB is associated with decreased incidence of early graft infection after lung transplantation for adult CF when used for implantation of both lungs. This may be because of improved decontamination of the operative field before graft implantation.
Pochettino
Alberto
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Department of Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4283, USA.
Augoustides
John G T
JG
Kowalchuk
Deborah A
DA
Watcha
Sam M
SM
Cowie
Doreen
D
Jobes
David R
DR
D000328:Adult; D000777:Anesthetics / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002315:Cardiopulmonary Bypass; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007902:Length of Stay; D016040:Lung Transplantation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010865:Pilot Projects; D010949:Plasma; D017713:Platelet Transfusion; D011014:Pneumonia / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D012121:Respiration, Artificial; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D018805:Sepsis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000777:Anesthetics