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Lung transplantation may offer an increased quality of life and improved survival in some patients who qualify for this procedure after a rigorous selection . Single as well as double lung transplantation can be performed and the choice of the procedure depends on the donor availability and the experience of the center. Some specific post transplant complications need to be taken into consideration and may ultimately lead to increased morbidity and mortality. .
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This page is a summary of: Lung transplantation for COPD/pulmonary emphysema, European Respiratory Review, March 2023, European Respiratory Society (ERS),
DOI: 10.1183/16000617.0116-2022.
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