Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 21, 2026

Implementation of Non-invasive Point of Care Transient Elastography for Evaluation of Liver Disease in Pediatric Populations with Cystic Fibrosis
Published on: August 29, 2025
[Lung transplantation in cystic fibrosis--a position paper]
J Gottlieb1, M Ballmann, C von Mallinckrodt
1Abt. Pneumologie, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Abt. Pneumologie, Carl Neuberg-Strasse 1, Hannover. gottlieb.jens@mh-hannover.de
Abstract:
Lung transplantation in cystic fibrosis is an established therapy, due to the fact that vast majority of adult CF patients will develop respiratory failure. Even adolescents and children can be transplanted successfully today. Lung transplantation in cystic fibrosis requires special consideration concerning candidate selection, surgery and postoperative follow-up care. Due to a donor shortage and increasing waiting time, early referral to transplant centres of potential candidates is crucial. In the process of candidate selection, assumed improvements in quality of life and survival benefit should be weighed against contraindications. Centre-based follow-up and close cooperation with local physicians are key factors for success. During follow-up care, the transplantation team should be contacted immediately in the case of any problem or change in medication.
Related Concept Videos
Cystic Fibrosis: Management
Sinus disease and chronic sinusitis...
Kidney Transplant I: Introduction
Cystic Fibrosis: Pathogenesis
CF is primarily caused by a genetic mutation in a chromosome 7 gene coding for the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) protein. The most common gene mutation leading to CF is the ΔF508 mutation, but...
