| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2871906 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2015 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Bilateral orthotopic lung transplantation is associated with significantly improved survival over SOLT for older patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, driven by a late survival benefit from bilateral transplantation. However, patients with a reduced preoperative functional status do not appear to derive a similar benefit from bilateral transplantation.
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Authors
Brian C. MD, Asvin M. MD, Paul J. MD, James M. MD, Sameer A. BS, Laurie D. MD, MHS, R. Duane MD, MBA, Matthew G. MD,