Lung transplantation in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: a systematic review of the literature.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a distinct form of interstitial pneumonia with unknown origin and poor prognosis. Current pharmacologic treatments are limited and lung transplantation is a viable option for appropriate patients. The aim of this review was to summarize lung transplantation survival in IPF patients overall, between single (SLT) vs. bilateral lung transplantation (BLT), pre- and post Lung Allocation Score (LAS), and summarize wait-list survival.

Methods

A systematic review of English-language studies published in Medline or Embase between 1990 and 2013 was performed. Eligible studies were those of observational design reporting survival post-lung transplantation or while on the wait list among IPF patients.

Results

Median survival post-

SUBMITTER: Kistler KD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4151866 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature