Development of Allograft Cancer after Lung Transplantation: A Case Report.
CONCLUSION: Usage of extended criteria donors seems a successful strategy to overcome shortage of donor lungs by the increasing number of lung transplant candidates. However, this approach might increase the risk of novel development of lung allograft cancer, a potential fatal complication that must be considered during follow-up of lung transplant recipients.
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Source: Annals of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Schwarz EI, Vrugt B, Huber LC, Murer C, Schuurmans MM, Inci I, Benden C Tags: Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research
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