title: [Lung transplantation in obstructive diseases].
abstract: The transplantation of the lung is a therapeutical option in the treatment of patients with terminal lung emphysema. In the presence of limiting prognostic factors, like severe obstruction without massive air trapping and pulmonary hypertension, the results are superior to lung volume reduction. Guidelines for indications, perioperative course and functional development are discussed. Bilateral transplantation provides early rehabilitation due to excellent functional recovery of the lungs.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Thorax-, Herz- und Gefässchirurgie, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Deutschland.
authors.forename: H G
authors.initials: HG
authors.lastname: Fieguth
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Wahlers
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008173:Lung Diseases, Obstructive / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D016040:Lung Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018579:Patient Selection; D011184:Postoperative Period; D011379:Prognosis; D011656:Pulmonary Emphysema / Q000601:surgery; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests
vernacular_title: Lungentransplantation bei obstruktiven Erkrankungen.