Considerations on infectious complications using a drowned lung for transplantation.

Recently, the applicability of lungs from drowned victims for transplantation has been anecdotically described in literature. However, no data exist about hazards or limitations. Herein, we describe a case of lung transplantation from a submersion victim and the subsequent development of an Aeromonas hydrophila infection in the implanted organ. Based on this case we propose standard procedures, which should be followed when considering drowned donor lungs, in order to minimize risks for infectious complications.