Single lung transplantation: Two successful cases in Taiwan
Journal
Journal of Surgical Association Republic of China
Journal Volume
29
Journal Issue
2
Pages
157-162
Date Issued
1996
Author(s)
Abstract
Lung transplantation had been proved to be an effective treatment procedures for patients with end-stage pulmonary diseases. There have been many experiences with this kind of treatment in the American and European countries but rarely in the Asia. Herein two patients with pulmonary emphysema and primary pulmonary hypertension who underwent single lung transplantation were reported. Both were successfully recovered during the intra-and early postoperative periods. Long-term outcomes needed more time to observe.
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Other Subjects
adult; article; case report; female; geographic distribution; human; human cell; human tissue; lung disease; lung emphysema; lung transplantation; male; outcomes research; postoperative period; pulmonary hypertension; taiwan
Type
journal article