Paediatria Croatica, Vol. 59 No. 2, 2015.
Review article
https://doi.org/10.13112/PC.2015.13
Lung transplantation in cystic fi brosis
Dorian Tješić-Drinković
; Klinički bolnički centar Zagreb
Duška Tješić-Drinković
Abstract
The rate of lung transplantation, the most aggressive therapy available for end-stage lung disease, is increasing and cystic fi brosis is
one of the most frequent indications for the procedure, both in children and adults. The burdens of comorbidities related to the
underlying cystic fi brosis are important considerations and present unique challenges in candidates for lung transplantation. Lung
transplantation is the fi nal treatment option for all patients with advanced cystic fi brosis lung disease if they meet the currently
accepted inclusion criteria.
Keywords
cystic fi brosis; lung transplantation
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142551
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Publication date:
26.6.2015.
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