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Current Status of Lung Transplantation for Cystic Fibrosis
Hani Shennib, MD, MSc, FRCSC;
Riad Adoumie, MD;
Michel Noirclerc, MD
Arch Intern Med. 1992;152(8):1585-1588.
Abstract
Lung transplantation has emerged as an acceptable option for the management of cystic fibrosis patients with endstage lung disease. Heart-lung transplantation and, more recently, double lung transplantation have been successfully performed in this group of patients. The choice of operation, so far, has been based on the surgeon's preference and experience as well as the cardiac function of the patient. Each of the procedures has advantages and disadvantages. This article reviews the current worldwide experience in lung transplantation for patients with cystic fibrosis and highlights the controversies involved in the selection of patients and procedure.
(Arch Intern Med. 1992;152:1585-1588)
Author Affiliations
From The Joint Marseille-Montreal Lung Transplant Program, Montreal General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec.
Footnotes
Accepted for publication March 3, 1992.
Reprint requests to The Joint Marseille-Montreal Lung Transplant Program, Montreal General Hospital, 1650 Cedar Ave, Room 9828 LH, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3G 1A4 (Dr Shennib).
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