HEALING OF BRONCHIAL ANASTOMOSIS AFTER LUNG TRANSPLANTATIONS

Bilateral single lung transplantation (BSLT) (the procedure of choice for double lung replacement) and single lung transplantation (SLT) hav e at present a low incidence of anastomotic problems. In our experienc e, we have recorded no death related to anastomotic problems and 4 com plications occurred for 33 anastomoses with a follow up of at least 2 months. A stent was temporarily inserted for two patients. The decreas e of anastomotic complications is confirmed in the literature. It is o ne of the reasons why the number of SLT and BSLT performed all over th e world increases rapidity to the detriment of heart lung transplantat ion.