Lung transplantation for non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis: analysis of a 13-year experience.

Background: Lung transplantation is a well-established treatment for end-stage cystic fibrosis, and there are considerable data on medium- and long-term results. However, less information exists about transplantation for non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis.

Methods: Between December 1988 and June 2001, 22 patients (12 men, 10 women) underwent transplantation for bronchiectasis not due to cystic fibrosis.