[Lung transplantation at the Barnes Hospital in 1992]

Lung transplantation is a constantly changing form of therapy. The St. Louis Work Group is known for its contributions in the area of single lung transplant, with two highly active programs running at present, one for adults and one for children. The Group is also active in research, in the development of various methods for lung preservation, and in medium-and long-term studies. Finally, this team writes and updates the International Register of Lung Transplants, which brings together the vast majority of operations of this type done worldwide. The Register permits control of results of lung transplant operations as well as the assessment of future alternatives.