Centralized Static Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion in the United States.

Background: Ex vivo lung perfusion (EVLP) may improve donor lung utilization but requires significant infrastructure and expertise. Centralized EVLP facilities may mitigate these requirements.

Methods: From the United Network for Organ Sharing database, we identified 345 adults undergoing isolated, first-time lung transplantation using donor lungs perfused by static EVLP (March 1, 2018-December 31, 2022).

Lung transplantation outcomes in patients from socioeconomically distressed communities.

Background: Previous studies have demonstrated racial and gender disparities in lung allocation, but contemporary data regarding socioeconomic disparities in post-transplant outcomes are lacking. We evaluated the impact of a composite socioeconomic disadvantage index on post-transplant outcomes.

Methods: The Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients identified 27,763 adult patients undergoing isolated primary lung transplantation between 2005 and 2020.

Simultaneous Lung-Kidney Transplantation in the United States.

Background: Simultaneous lung-kidney transplantation is rarely performed. Contemporary national practice trends and outcomes are unclear.

Methods: From the United Network for Organ Sharing database, we identified 108 lung-kidney transplant recipients (2005-2022).