Lung Transplantation

CRC Press

Once considered an experimental therapy, lung transplantation is now regarded as a viable treatment option for selected patients with end-stage lung diseases. As more and more of these cases arise, it becomes imperative for those involved in the care of lung transplant patients to have a vast understanding of the multidiscipline process of lung transplantation. This text provides a comprehensive overview of this process covering everything from the history of the lung transplant program to the long term effects of the procedure. \n > Preface Part I General 1. The History of Lung Transplantation 2. Immunology of Lung Transplantation 3. Ethics in Lung Transplantation 4. Structure and Support for Success Part II Pretransplant Evaluation and Management 5. Lung Transplantation for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis 6. Emphysema and a-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency 7. Cystic Fibrosis and Bronchiectasis 8. Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension 9. Connective Tissue Disorders 10. Patient Selection 11. Reci.