Redo bilateral lung transplantation in a previous heart-lung transplant recipient for invasive pulmonary scedosporiosis

Abstract

Redo-bilateral lung transplant in previous heart-lung transplant is a rare operation. We describe our surgical and medical management experience with a heart-lung transplant recipient who developed chronic lung allograft dysfunction and invasive Scedosporium apiospermum infection. The patient underwent a redo-bilateral lung transplant followed by a combination of inhaled voriconazole, caspofungin, and olorofim for a prolonged period. We observed no issues with bronchial anastomosis healing, and the patient is doing well on 1-year follow-up. This report outlines a successful management approach to this rare complication of heart-lung transplant recipients.