Pregnancy in lung transplant recipients.
Publication/Presentation Date
6-1-2000
Abstract
Eight female lung transplant recipients, all of whom became pregnant after transplant, were reported to the National Transplantation Pregnancy Registry from US transplant centers. Outcomes of the 8 pregnancies were 4 live births, 3 therapeutic abortions, and 1 spontaneous abortion. Three of the 4 newborns were premature, with low birth weight (< 2500 grams). Rejection during pregnancy occurred in 3 pregnancies (38%). All 8 transplant recipients reported at least 1 complication during pregnancy, including shortness of breath, rejection, and infection. Two of the 4 deliveries were by cesarean section. At follow-up, all children were developing well with no residual problems. Female lung transplant recipients may face higher risks during pregnancy than other solid organ transplant recipients.
Volume
10
Issue
2
First Page
109
Last Page
112
ISSN
1526-9248
Published In/Presented At
Gertner, G., Coscia, L., McGrory, C., Moritz, M., & Armenti, V. (2000). Pregnancy in lung transplant recipients. Progress in transplantation (Aliso Viejo, Calif.), 10(2), 109–112. https://doi.org/10.1177/152692480001000207
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
10933764
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article