Lung transplantation for acute respiratory distress syndrome

In this review, we discuss the outcomes of patients with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome. We discuss evidence which suggests that a significant proportion of patients with ARDS develop end-stage lung disease and die of pulmonary complications. In carefully selected patients with permanent lung damage, lung transplant can be a life-saving treatment.
Source: Thoracic Surgery Clinics - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Source Type: research