Coronavirus Disease 2019 in Lung Transplant Recipients.
Ann Thorac Surg
; 111(5): e343-e345, 2021 05.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-987093
ABSTRACT
We report risk factors, clinical manifestations, and treatment course of 2 lung transplant recipients diagnosed with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pneumonia. Both patients underwent an initial hospitalization and discharged home, followed by readmission several days later with significant worsening of respiratory status and infectious symptoms. The first patient underwent prolonged hospitalization requiring tracheostomy and feeding tube placement. The second patient declined intubation and expired. The early documented experiences of COVID-19 pneumonia in lung transplant recipients suggest that although recovery is achievable, the high rate of comorbid conditions and immunocompromised state may place these patients at higher risk for poor outcomes.
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International databases
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Lung Transplantation
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Immunocompromised Host
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COVID-19
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Immunosuppressive Agents
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Lung Diseases
Type of study:
Case report
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Diagnostic study
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Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Language:
English
Journal:
Ann Thorac Surg
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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