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An overview of solid organ transplantation
Roy D Bloom1, Lee R Goldberg, Andrew Y Wang
1Renal, Electrolyte, and Hypertension Division, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
Clinics in Chest Medicine
|November 3, 2005
Summary
Solid organ transplantation is now common, with thousands of procedures annually in the US. This overview covers transplant types, setting the stage for discussing pulmonary complications.
Area of Science:
- Medicine
- Surgery
Background:
- Solid organ transplantation has evolved from a rare procedure to a common medical intervention.
- Over 27,000 solid organ transplant procedures were conducted in the U.S. in 2004.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of diverse solid organ transplant procedures.
- To establish a foundational context for understanding pulmonary complications following transplantation.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of solid organ transplantation procedures.
- Synthesis of information on various transplant types.
Main Results:
- Solid organ transplantation is a widely performed medical procedure.
- A variety of solid organ transplant techniques are utilized.
Conclusions:
- Understanding the landscape of solid organ transplantation is crucial.
- This overview serves as a basis for further research into transplant-related pulmonary issues.