The addition of computed tomography (CT) findings maintains the predictive performance of an existing X-ray-based donor lung acceptability score

Key Points

• Donor lung acceptance is significantly associated with computed tomography findings, enhancing predictive performance.
• Integration of detailed CT results into the LUNDON model maintained its predictive ability for lung utilization.
• The assessment confirms that CT findings do not drastically improve the model’s baseline performance in graft survival prediction.
• Implications highlight the advantages of using CT in donor assessments for lung transplantation, though further development may be needed.