Lung transplantation in a patient with α<sub>1</sub>-antitrypsin deficiency emphysema

Abstract

The condition of patients with chronic lung diseases is gradually deteriorating despite modern drug therapy and often progresses to severe respiratory failure. Thus, it is important to consider other options, including surgical methods, to help such patients. The aim of the study is to demonstrate potential additional pharmacological and surgical treatment algorithms for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) associated with α1-anti-trypsin (A1AT) deficiency. Results. The analysis of long-term medical history (from the onset to the terminal stage of the respiratory failure) of a patient with A1AT deficiency was performed. Conclusion. Patients with COPD associated with A1AT deficiency require combination inhaled controller therapy and augmentation therapy with a1-proteinase inhibitor. Patients with terminal stage of the disease need lung transplantation unless they have any contraindications.