Lung Transplantation Outcomes in Recipients Aged 70 Years or Older and the Impact of Center Volume

Lung Transplantation Outcomes in Recipients Aged 70 Years or Older and the Impact of Center Volume

Objective: To evaluate trends and outcomes of lung transplants (LTx) in recipients ≥ 70 years. Methods: We performed a retrospective analysis of the UNOS database identifying all patients undergoing LTx (May 2005–December 2022). Baseline characteristics and postoperative outcomes were compared by ag...

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Main Authors: Nidhi Iyanna, Ernest G. Chan, John P. Ryan, Masashi Furukawa, Jenalee N. Coster, Chadi A. Hage, Pablo G. Sanchez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-08-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
lung transplantation
age
elderly
center volume
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/16/5372

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