Surgical Treatment of the PrimaryPulmonaryHypertension – Lung Transplantation
Authors:
R. Lischke; J. Schützner; P. Pafko
Authors‘ workplace:
3. chirurgická klinika 1. LF UK a FNM, Praha
Published in:
Čas. Lék. čes. 2003; : 387-389
Category:
Overview
Significant advance in the treatment of the primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH) has been achieved in the pastdecade. Continuous intravenous prostacyclin and lung transplantation have become complex and effective approachesin the therapy of PPH. Indication, technique, postoperative care and results of lung transplantation for PPH arediscussed.
Key words:
primary pulmonary hypertension, lung transplantation, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
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