| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2970267 | The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation | 2013 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Although malnutrition is uncommon in lung transplant patients, those at extremes of low serum albumin and total protein have worse survival and increased risk of post-operative infection. Strategies to improve nutrition of these high-risk candidates awaiting lung transplantation should be developed.
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Themistokles MD, David P. MD, Sudish C. MD, PhD, Lucy MS, Daniel P. MD, Gösta B. MD, PhD, Eugene H. MD,