Lung transplantation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: patient selection and special considerations
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity. Lung transplantation is one of the few treatments available for end-stage COPD with the potential to improve survival and quality of life. The selection of candidates and timing of listing present challenges,...
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Format: | Online |
Language: | English |
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Dove Medical Press
2015
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4608618/ |