title: Considerations on infectious complications using a drowned lung for transplantation.
abstract: Recently, the applicability of lungs from drowned victims for transplantation has been anecdotically described in literature. However, no data exist about hazards or limitations. Herein, we describe a case of lung transplantation from a submersion victim and the subsequent development of an Aeromonas hydrophila infection in the implanted organ. Based on this case we propose standard procedures, which should be followed when considering drowned donor lungs, in order to minimize risks for infectious complications.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
authors.forename: Konrad
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Hoetzenecker
authors.forename: Hendrik J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Ankersmit
authors.forename: György
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Lang
authors.forename: Axel
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Scheed
authors.forename: Gabriel
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Marta
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Jaksch
authors.forename: Walter
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Klepetko
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016980:Aeromonas hydrophila / Q000302:isolation & purification; D001992:Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid / Q000382:microbiology*; D046148:Donor Selection / Q000379:methods; D004332:Drowning; D005260:Female; D016905:Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D016040:Lung Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D029424:Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / Q000601:surgery*; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D014019:Tissue Donors; D009927:Tissue and Organ Procurement; D015662:Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D015662:Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination