Lung transplantation for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: A narrative review
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a debilitating and progressive lung disease without an identifiable cause. It is the most common form of interstitial pneumonias. The prognosis is worst in this disease with median survival of just 2–3 years after diagnosis without a lung transplant. Currently,...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Jaypee Brothers Medical Publisher
2021-01-01
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Series: | Indian Journal of Respiratory Care |
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Online Access: | http://www.ijrc.in/article.asp?issn=2277-9019;year=2021;volume=10;issue=1;spage=24;epage=29;aulast= |