Andrea Lombardi , Davide Mangioni , Giulia Renisi , Jacopo Fumagalli , Letizia Morlacchi , Lorenzo Rosso , Alessandro Palleschi , Valeria Rossetti , Mauro Panigada , Chiara Abbruzzese , Lisa Cariani , Annapaola Callegaro , Mario Nosotti , Francesco Blasi , Giacomo Grasselli , Alessandra Bandera
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Abstract
Infectious complications significantly impact morbidity and mortality following lung transplantation (LuTx), with over 25% of post-transplant deaths attributed to infections. Antibiotic prophylaxis during the surgical procedure is crucial for reducing early infections, though the current use of wide-spectrum antibiotics, especially in cases of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs), is contentious and varies widely across centre. This practice raises concerns about antimicrobial resistance (AMR), particularly in immunosuppressed patients requiring lifelong healthcare access. Syndromic multiplex polymerase chain reaction (mPCR) tests, which detect multiple pathogens simultaneously, have shown promise in quickly identifying pathogens and resistance mechanisms, thus enabling targeted treatments. However, their application in LuTx has been limited.
期刊介绍:
Transplantation Proceedings publishes several different categories of manuscripts, all of which undergo extensive peer review by recognized authorities in the field prior to their acceptance for publication.
The first type of manuscripts consists of sets of papers providing an in-depth expression of the current state of the art in various rapidly developing components of world transplantation biology and medicine. These manuscripts emanate from congresses of the affiliated transplantation societies, from Symposia sponsored by the Societies, as well as special Conferences and Workshops covering related topics.
Transplantation Proceedings also publishes several special sections including publication of Clinical Transplantation Proceedings, being rapid original contributions of preclinical and clinical experiences. These manuscripts undergo review by members of the Editorial Board.
Original basic or clinical science articles, clinical trials and case studies can be submitted to the journal?s open access companion title Transplantation Reports.