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Pediatric lung transplantation and end of life care in cystic fibrosis: Barriers and successful strategies
Author(s) -
Dellon Elisabeth,
Goldfarb Samuel B.,
Hayes Don,
Sawicki Gregory S.,
Wolfe Joanne,
Boyer Debra
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
pediatric pulmonology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.866
H-Index - 106
eISSN - 1099-0496
pISSN - 8755-6863
DOI - 10.1002/ppul.23748
Subject(s) - medicine , cystic fibrosis , lung transplantation , intensive care medicine , transplantation , lung disease , lung , population , pediatrics , surgery , environmental health
Pediatric lung transplantation has advanced over the years, providing a potential life‐prolonging therapy to patients with cystic fibrosis. Despite this, many challenges in lung transplantation remain and result in worse outcomes than other solid organ transplants. As CF lung disease progresses, children and their caregivers are often simultaneously preparing for lung transplantation and end of life. In this article, we will discuss the current barriers to success in pediatric CF lung transplantation as well as approaches to end of life care in this population.