Impact of Antifibrotic Treatment on Postoperative Complications in Patients with Interstitial Lung Diseases Undergoing Lung Transplantation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Impact of Antifibrotic Treatment on Postoperative Complications in Patients with Interstitial Lung Diseases Undergoing Lung Transplantation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Antifibrotic treatment has been approved for reducing disease progression in fibrotic interstitial lung disease (ILD). As a result of increased bleeding risk, some experts suggest cessation of antifibrotics prior to lung transplantation (LT). However, extensive knowledge regarding the impact of anti...

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Main Authors: Pahnwat Taweesedt, Ploypin Lertjitbanjong, Dararat Eksombatchai, Prangthip Charoenpong, Teng Moua, Charat Thongprayoon, Supawit Tangpanithandee, Tananchai Petnak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-01-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
interstitial lung disease
lung transplantation
antifibrotic
pirfenidone
nintedanib
complication
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/2/655

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