Lung Transplantation for Patients Older Than 65 Years: Is It a Feasible Option?

Abstract Background Advanced age has been a relative contraindication to lung transplantation. However, the exact age limit for this procedure has not yet been established. The aim of this work is to present our experience with this particular group. Methods This retrospective review included medica...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Transplantation proceedings 2011, Vol.43 (1), p.233-235
Hauptverfasser:	Machuca, T.N, Camargo, S.M, Schio, S.M, Lobato, V, Sanchez, L.B, Perin, F, Felicetti, J.C, Camargo, J.J
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Biological and medical sciences Feasibility Studies Female Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Fundamental immunology Humans Lung Transplantation Male Medical sciences Retrospective Studies Surgery Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases Tissue, organ and graft immunology
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