| Autor: |
Yarlagadda, Keerthi, Werne, Rachel, Sinha, Neeraj |
| Zdroj: |
BMJ Case Reports; Nov2023, Vol. 16 Issue 11, p1-4, 4p |
| Abstrakt: |
Lung transplantation is the treatment of choice for many end-stage chronic lung conditions. Chronic Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection is considered a relative contraindication for lung transplantation. In the era of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART), there has been an increase in the number of HIV-positive patients living with chronic lung conditions. In this paper, we aim to summarise the available literature in the field of lung transplantation in HIV-positive patients. We also present our experience of an HIV-positive woman who underwent lung transplantation for chronic interstitial lung disease from an HIV-negative donor. Careful candidate selection, along with management focused on closer monitoring, may result in favourable outcomes, including improved longevity among HIVpositive patients with chronic lung disease. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Databáze: |
Complementary Index |
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