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Donor quality assessment and size match in lung transplantation.

Authors :
Mangukia, Chirantan
Shigemura, Norihisa
Stacey, Brann
Sunagawa, Gengo
Muhammad, Nadeem
Espinosa, Jairo
Kehara, Hiromu
Yanagida, Roh
Kashem, Mohammed Abdul
Minakata, Kenji
Toyoda, Yoshiya
Source :
Indian Journal of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery; Sep2021 Supplement 3, Vol. 37, p401-415, 15p
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Careful donor quality assessment and size match can impact long-term survival in lung transplantation. With this article, we review the conceptual and practical aspects of the preoperative donor lung quality assessment and size matching. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09709134
Volume :
37
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Indian Journal of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
152623679
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12055-021-01251-9