title: Lung transplantation: an overview of candidacy and outcomes.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Various factors must be taken into account when considering lung transplantation, including candidacy, contraindications, and outcomes.
  
  
  METHODS
  This article presents a review of the data and literature on lung transplantation, tracking the evolution of the treatment as it applies to different conditions, as well as an examination of patient survival rates in relation to pathology and treatment.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Timely referral and careful selection of candidates for lung transplantation maximize the outcomes of the procedure, resulting in a longer lifespan with improved physical health for patients.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Lung transplantation is a therapeutic option for patients with various lung diseases. Adapting treatment options and follow-up treatment to the individual patient's lifestyle and pathology optimizes patient survival rates after transplantation.
authors.affiliation: Multi-Organ Transplant Institute, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, LA.
authors.forename: Reinaldo
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Rampolla
keywords: Heart-lung transplantation; lung transplantation