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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Department of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri 63110.
D016041:Heart-Lung Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D008173:Lung Diseases, Obstructive / Q000601:surgery*; D016040:Lung Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000401:mortality; D015996:Survival Rate