Lung transplant outcomes: a review of survival, graft function, physiology, health-related quality of life and cost-effectiveness

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...

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Published in:	The European respiratory journal Vol. 24; no. 4; pp. 674 - 685
Main Authors:	Studer, S.M, Levy, R.D, McNeil, K, Orens, J.B
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Leeds Eur Respiratory Soc 01-10-2004 Maney
Subjects:	Biological and medical sciences Cost-Benefit Analysis Graft Survival Humans Lung Transplantation Medical sciences Pneumology Quality of Life Survival Analysis Treatment Outcome Costs Prognosis Lung Transplantation Review Homotransplantation Survival Cost Quality of life Treatment Efficiency outcomes Surgery Health economy function Evolution Graft Physiology lung transplantation Public health Bibliographic review
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Summary:	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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ISSN:	0903-1936 1399-3003
DOI:	10.1183/09031936.04.00065004