Lung Transplantation in Recipients Aged ≥70 Years: A Single-Center Experience

March 1, 2026JHLT OpenOpen Access

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To evaluate the suitability and outcomes of lung transplantation in patients aged 70 years or older.
Retrospective analysis of lung transplant procedures from a single center.
Participant pool included twelve patients aged 70 years.
Analyzed types of lung transplant performed (single vs. double) and indications for transplant.
Recorded waiting times, ICU, and hospital lengths of stay.
Median patient age was 70.3 years with indications of interstitial pulmonary disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Median waiting time for transplant was 199.5 days.
Primary graft dysfunction grade 2 occurred in 2 patients; no cases of grade 3 were reported.
One-month survival rate was 91.7% and one-year survival rate was 73%.

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Retrospective analysis shows favorable short-term outcomes in lung transplantation recipients aged 70 years, suggesting potential for older patients.

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