Allocation of Donor Lungs in Korea
The expansion of indications for lung transplantation, the growth of the waiting list, and donor shortages are increasing the waiting list mortality rate in Korea. The current lung allocation system in Korea is based mainly on urgency, but outcomes should also be considered to avoid futile transp...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Korean Society for Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery
2022-08-01
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| Series: | Journal of Chest Surgery |
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| Summary: | The expansion of indications for lung transplantation, the growth of the waiting list, and
donor shortages are increasing the waiting list mortality rate in Korea. The current lung allocation
system in Korea is based mainly on urgency, but outcomes should also be considered
to avoid futile transplantation. This review describes the current status of, and issues
with, the lung allocation system in Korea including donors, the waiting list, and transplant
outcomes in the context of an aging society, in which the frequency of end-stage pulmonary
disease is increasing. |
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| ISSN: | 2765-1606 2765-1614 |