Lung Volume Reduction Surgery Prior to Lung Transplantation: A Propensity-Matched Analysis

Lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) is a therapeutic option in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the most common indication for lung transplantation (LTx). LVRS prior to LTx is controversial. Single institution studies report contradicting results, and the impact of undergoing LVRS prior to LTx on outcomes after LTx is unclear. We performed a propensity-matched analysis of outcomes after LTx in patients who underwent LVRS using a national database of LTx.
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Tags: (927) Source Type: research