Challenges of lung transplantation in India.

Abstract

Lung transplantation (LTx) is the definitive treatment for select progressive end-stage lung disease patients despite being on optimum medical therapy. Asian countries like China, Japan and India have started LTx programmes despite various odds and challenges. Some of these challenges seem to be unique to developing countries. We have elaborated the challenges of LTx in India and their proposed solutions and shared our experience in setting up a successful LTx programme.

• Authors: Unmil B Shah, Pradeep Kumar, Vijil Rahulan, Prabhat Dutta, Sandeep Attawar
• Journal: Indian journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery (Indian J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg) Vol. 38 Issue Suppl 2 Pg. 229-236 (Jul 2022) ISSN: 0970-9134 [Print] India
• PMID: 33935383 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
• Copyright: © Indian Association of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgeons 2021.