Timing of Lung Transplant Referral in Patients with Severe COVID-19 Lung Injury Supported by ECMO
Severe respiratory failure caused by COVID-19 often requires mechanical ventilation, including extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). In rare cases, lung transplantation (LTx) may be considered as a last resort. However, uncertainties remain about patient selection and optimal timing for referr...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-06-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/12/4041 |