Evaluation and management of the potential lung donor
A Courtwright, E Cantu - Clinics in chest medicine, 2017 - chestmed.theclinics.com
The number of lung transplants in the United States grew by 250% over the past 20 years,
from 932 in 1996 to 2327 in 2016. 1 This dramatic increase, which was mirrored worldwide,
was related to advancements in surgical techniques and improvements in
immunosuppression and post-transplantation management, making lung transplantation an
increasingly attractive treatment option for end-stage lung disease. The proliferation of lung
transplantation programs, however, would not have been possible without a corresponding …
from 932 in 1996 to 2327 in 2016. 1 This dramatic increase, which was mirrored worldwide,
was related to advancements in surgical techniques and improvements in
immunosuppression and post-transplantation management, making lung transplantation an
increasingly attractive treatment option for end-stage lung disease. The proliferation of lung
transplantation programs, however, would not have been possible without a corresponding …