[Lung transplantation]

Isolated lung transplantation or combined heart and lung transplantation provides a new therapeutic possibility for patients with certain benign terminal pulmonary diseases. This method of treatment makes great demands on not only the donors but also the recipients. Following operation, which is undertaken in selected centres, life-long clinical control with immune suppressive treatment is essential. The method of treatment is associated with a series of complications and long-term survival does not appear to be optimal yet. A series of Danish patients have received lung transplantation abroad and are now followed in Danish special departments in cooperation with their own general practitioners.