Lung Transplantation

Lung transplantation has become a therapeutic option for appropriately selected patients with end-stage lung disease. Recipient selection guidelines are summarized, and the timing of transplantation is discussed. Functional results and survival statistics are reviewed.

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Published in:Annual review of medicine 1992-01, Vol.43 (1), p.1-8
Main Author: Trulock, E. P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Heart-Lung Transplantation - methods
Humans
lung disease
Lung Diseases - surgery
Lung Diseases, Obstructive - surgery
Lung Transplantation - methods
Medical sciences
organ transplantation
Postoperative Complications - mortality
Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
Survival Rate
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Summary:Lung transplantation has become a therapeutic option for appropriately selected patients with end-stage lung disease. Recipient selection guidelines are summarized, and the timing of transplantation is discussed. Functional results and survival statistics are reviewed.
ISSN:0066-4219
1545-326X
DOI:10.1146/annurev.me.43.020192.000245