Referral rates and barriers to lung transplantation based on pulmonary function criteria in interstitial lung diseases: a retrospective cohort study

Referral rates and barriers to lung transplantation based on pulmonary function criteria in interstitial lung diseases: a retrospective cohort study

Background: Interstitial lung diseases (ILD) unresponsive to medical therapy often require lung transplantation (LTx), which prolongs quality of life and survival. Ideal timing for referral for LTx remains challenging, with late referral associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Among oth...

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Main Authors: Ofir Deri, David Ovadia, Ella Huszti, Michael Peled, Milton Saute, Tammy Hod, Amir Onn, Lior Seluk, Nadav Furie, Inbal Shafran, Ronen Mass, Sumit Chatterji, Liran Levy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2024-01-01
Series:Therapeutic Advances in Respiratory Disease
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/17534666231221750

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https://doi.org/10.1177/17534666231221750

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