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Sunder T, Ramesh Thangaraj P, Kumar Kuppusamy M, Balasubramanian Sriraman K, Selvi and
Srinivasan Yaswanth Kumar C. Lung Transplantation for Pulmonary Artery Hypertension. NEW INSIGHTS ON PULMONARY HYPERTENSION [WORKING TITLE] 2023. [DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.1002961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
Abstract
This manuscript discusses the role of lung transplantation in patients with pulmonary hypertension. The indications and timing for referral to a transplant unit and timing for wait-listing for lung transplantation are discussed. The type of transplantation—isolated (single or double) lung transplantation and situations when combined heart and double lung transplantation is indicated—will be elaborated. Escalation of medical therapy with the need and timing for bridging therapies such as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation until an appropriate organ becomes available will be discussed. Challenges in the postoperative period, specific to lung transplantation for pulmonary artery hypertension, will be reviewed. The outcomes following lung transplantation will also be considered in greater detail.
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Kute VB, Meshram HS, Mahillo B, Domínguez-Gil B. Current Status, Challenges, and Opportunities of Organ Donation and Transplantation in India. Transplantation 2023; 107:1213-1218. [PMID: 37220336 DOI: 10.1097/tp.0000000000004479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Vivek B Kute
- Department of Nephrology and Clinical Transplantation, Institute of Kidney Diseases and Research Centre, Dr HL Trivedi Institute of Transplantation Sciences, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Nephrology and Clinical Transplantation, Institute of Kidney Diseases and Research Centre, Dr HL Trivedi Institute of Transplantation Sciences, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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- Spanish (Spain, International Sort) Organización Nacional de Trasplantes, Madrid, Spain
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- Spanish (Spain, International Sort) Organización Nacional de Trasplantes, Madrid, Spain
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