Lung transplant outcomes: a review of survival, graft function, physiology, health-related quality of life and cost-effectiveness
SM Studer, RD Levy, K McNeil… - European Respiratory …, 2004 - Eur Respiratory Soc
SM Studer, RD Levy, K McNeil, JB Orens
European Respiratory Journal, 2004•Eur Respiratory SocThe success of lung transplantation has improved over time as evidenced by better long-
term survival and functional outcomes. Despite the success of this procedure, there are
numerous problems and complications that may develop over the life of a lung transplant
recipient. With proper monitoring and treatment, the frequency and severity of these
problems can be decreased. However, significant improvement for the overall outcomes of
lung transplantation will only occur when better methods exist to prevent or effectively treat …
term survival and functional outcomes. Despite the success of this procedure, there are
numerous problems and complications that may develop over the life of a lung transplant
recipient. With proper monitoring and treatment, the frequency and severity of these
problems can be decreased. However, significant improvement for the overall outcomes of
lung transplantation will only occur when better methods exist to prevent or effectively treat …
The success of lung transplantation has improved over time as evidenced by better long-term survival and functional outcomes. Despite the success of this procedure, there are numerous problems and complications that may develop over the life of a lung transplant recipient. With proper monitoring and treatment, the frequency and severity of these problems can be decreased. However, significant improvement for the overall outcomes of lung transplantation will only occur when better methods exist to prevent or effectively treat chronic rejection.
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