Outcomes of lung transplantation for idiopathic pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis

ConclusionsDespite extrapulmonary problems such as a flat chest, low BMI, and associated restrictive impairment persisting in patients with IPPFE, patient survival after LT for IPPFE or IPF was equivalent.

Source: Surgery Today - February 12, 2021 Category: Surgery Source Type: research