Rattus Model Utilizing Selective Pulmonary Ischemia Induces Bronchiolitis Obliterans Organizing Pneumonia [PDF]
Bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia (BOOP), a morbid condition when associated with lung transplant and chronic lung disease, is believed to be a complication of ischemia.
Clough, Anne V.+7 more
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To Transplant or Not to Transplant: The Case of Cystic Fibrosis [PDF]
An organ transplantation rule is constructed with a special reference to the controversial procedure of transplantation of lung sections from living donors to cystic fibrosis patients.
Levy, Amnon
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The Intersection of GERD, Aspiration, and Lung Transplantation [PDF]
Lung transplantation is a radical but life-saving treatment option for patients with end-stage lung diseases, such as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and scleroderma.
Fisichella, P. Marco+5 more
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A prospective randomized trial of fk506 versus cyclosporine after human pulmonary transplantation [PDF]
We have conducted a unique prospective randomized study to compare the effect of PK506 and cyclosporine (CsA) as the principal immunosuppressive agents after pulmonary transplantation.
Armitage, JM+11 more
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The XIIIth Banff Conference on Allograft Pathology: The Banff 2015 Heart Meeting Report: Improving Antibody-Mediated Rejection Diagnostics: Strengths, Unmet Needs, and Future Directions. [PDF]
The 13th Banff Conference on Allograft Pathology was held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada from October 5 to 10, 2015. The cardiac session was devoted to current diagnostic issues in heart transplantation with a focus on antibody-mediated rejection
Angelini, A+18 more
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Pediatric lung transplantation and end of life care in cystic fibrosis: Barriers and successful strategies [PDF]
Pediatric lung transplantation has advanced over the years, providing a potential life-prolonging therapy to patients with cystic fibrosis. Despite this, many challenges in lung transplantation remain and result in worse outcomes than other solid organ ...
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Gender Differences in Survival in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Following Lung Transplant [PDF]
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic and progressive form of interstitial lung disease characterized by inflammation and abnormal tissue repair ultimately leading to decreased pulmonary function and death.
Creel, Michael Eric
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Myocardial revascularization and bilateral lung transplantation without cardiopulmonary bypass [PDF]
Coronary artery disease is occasionally encountered in lung transplant recipients and is a risk factor for perioperative complications and poor survival.
Chevalley, Catherine+3 more
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Bronchiolitis obliterans. [PDF]
Bronchiolitis obliterans in the adult patient is a relatively uncommon and vexing clinical entity. This confusion results because this pathologic finding occurs in a variety of diverse clinical settings.
King, TE
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Purpose of review: Long-term survival of liver transplant recipients is threatened by increased rates of de-novo malignancy and recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), both events tightly related to immunosuppression.
Burroughs, AK+2 more
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