RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Lung transplant outcomes: a review of survival, graft function, physiology, health-related quality of life and cost-effectiveness
JF European Respiratory Journal
JO Eur Respir J
FD European Respiratory Society
SP 674
OP 685
DO 10.1183/09031936.04.00065004
VO 24
IS 4
A1 S.M. Studer
A1 R.D. Levy
A1 K. McNeil
A1 J.B. Orens
YR 2004
UL http://erj.ersjournals.com/content/24/4/674.abstract
AB 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. SERIES “LUNG TRANSPLANTION” Edited by R.D. Levy, M. Estenne, W. Weder, M.G. Cosio Number 6 in this series