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January 1, 2023
Since the need for organs usually is higher than the supply of suitable organs, a process of determining which candidates should receive a particular organ is necessary. This means that a selection of who should be declined also is necessary; in other word ...
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January 1, 2023
Lung transplantation remains the gold standard therapy for patients suffering from end-stage lung disease, providing quality of life and prognostic benefits in otherwise severely debilitating, if not imminently fatal conditions. This chapter discusses some ...
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January 1, 2019
Gastroesophageal reflux refers to the reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) describes the presence of excessive reflux of acid or nonacid stomach contents, with unwanted resultant manifestations. Although tra ...
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January 1, 2014
Subtle refinements in the surgical technique have contributed to the significant improvements in the early survival of lung transplant recipients. Current survival data from our center demonstrate 30-day and 1-year survivals of 98% and 89%, respectively. T ...
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December 15, 2013
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