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Lung transplantation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: patient selection and special considerations
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity. Lung transplantation is one of the few treatments available for end-stage COPD with the potential to improve survival and quality of life. The selection of candidates and timing of listing present challenges,...
Autores principales: | Lane, C Randall, Tonelli, Adriano R |
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Dove Medical Press
2015
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4608618/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26491282 http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/COPD.S78677 |
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