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Area of Science:

  • Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Pulmonology

Background:

  • Lung transplantation is a vital treatment for end-stage cardiopulmonary disease.
  • Organ scarcity necessitates meticulous candidate selection to optimize post-transplant survival.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current guidelines for referring and listing lung transplant candidates.
  • To provide in-depth information on selection criteria for specific underlying diseases.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing guidelines for lung transplant candidate selection.
  • Discussion of factors influencing transplant decisions, including center-specific criteria and waiting list status.

Main Results:

  • General guidelines for lung transplant referral and listing are presented.
  • Specific considerations for various underlying diseases are detailed.

Conclusions:

  • Candidate selection significantly impacts lung transplant outcomes.
  • Individual patient evaluation and consultation with the transplant center are essential before making definitive decisions.