Know More about Organ Donation - Lung Transplant

What is lung transplant?

• A lung transplant is considered for patients with end-stage pulmonary disease or end-stage pulmonary vascular disease.
• ABO blood group & body size compatibility of the donor and recipient are required.
• The first successful lung transplant in Hong Kong was performed at the Grantham Hospital in 1995.

Common conditions requiring lung transplant

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
• Pulmonary hypertension

Criteria for deceased lung donor

• Brain death donor aged below 70
• Meet the general criteria for organ donation
• No lung disease
• Reasonable lung condition as assessed by physician