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Lung Transplantation

In the management of advanced lung disease, when all other therapeutic options are exhausted, lung transplantation frequently provides an alternative for a wide range of patients in both the adult and pediatric age groups. Transplantation has been shown to improve quality of life, functional endurance, exercise tolerance, and survival in select patient groups.

Today, lung transplantation is considered a viable treatment for many patients with most transplants being performed for end-stage l (More)

Understanding Lung Transplantation

  • Before Transplantation - Getting on the Lung Transplant List
  • Complications of Lung Transplantation - Infection and Malignancies
  • Complications of Lung Transplantation - Rejection
  • Leery of Organ Donation? Debunking Common Transplant Myths
  • Lung Transplant Surgery and Recovery
  • Medications for Lung Transplant Patients
  • Organ Donation and Minorities
  • Organ Donation and Transplantation
  • Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
  • LifeGiving: Transplant Stories (Multi-media partnership)
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  • After Transplant: Are Weekly Injections of Alpha-1 Proteinase Inhibitor Necessary?
  • Are There Anti-Rejection Alternatives for Lung Transplant Patients?
  • Can Foreign Citizens Receive Organ Transplants in the US?
  • Can High Antibody Levels Be Reduced?
  • Can Lung Transplant Recipients Be Too Old?
  • Do Emphysema Patients Qualify for Lung Transplants?
  • How Can You See Where Your Name Is on the Transplant List?
  • How Long Do Organ Donation Recipients Spend Waiting?
  • The Lung Transplant List
  • Will Heart Disease Disqualify Me from a Lung Transplant?

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    Last Updated: Jun 06, 2013