Lung Transplant

A surgery that replaces one or both damaged or diseased lungs with a donor’s healthy lungs is known as a lung transplant.

Types

• Single lung transplant
• Double lung transplant
• Heart-lung transplant

Indications

• Lungs not working properly
• Medicines not effective
• Don’t have lung cancer
• Less life expectancy
• COPD
• Cystic fibrosis
• Bronchiectasis

PROCEDURE

• Pre-implant screening is done.
• IV line is inserted into the vein and anesthesia is given.
• The patient is connected to a mechanical ventilator and a catheter is inserted.
• ECMO is also required to bypass blood circulation to the heart and lungs.
• An incision is made on the chest to expose and remove the damaged lung.
• Then, a new lung is inserted and vessels are connected with it.
• After confirming the functioning of the new lung, suturing is done and the patient is shifted to ICU.

Benefits

• Increased lifespan
• More energy
• Increased fertility

Risk Factors

• Surgical risks
• Transplant rejection
• Infection

Management

• Take medicines as prescribed
• Avoid alcohol consumption
• Breathing exercises
• Regular follow-ups

Some facts about the Lung Transplant

Role of Parishay Healthcare in Planning Lung Transplant!

After you contact us, a relationship manager is allocated to you who arranges a teleconsultation with an excellent healthcare provider according to your need. After your consent, we move forward with your untroubled travel arrangements, treatment plan, and follow-up care.

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