Lobar graft evaluation in cadaveric lobar lung redo transplantation after living-donor lobar lung transplantation: a case report
Yui Watanabe,
Tatsuaki Watanabe,
Takashi Hirama
et al.
Abstract:Background
Lung transplantation is a vital option for patients with end-stage lung disease. However, it faces a significant challenge due to the shortage of compatible donors, which particularly affects individuals with small chest cavities and pediatric patients. The novel approach of cadaveric lobar lung transplantation is a promising solution to alleviate the donor shortage crisis. Both the mid-term and long-term outcomes of lobar lung transplantation are comparable to those of standard lung… Show more
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