Indicaciones de trasplante pulmonar según patología de base

Abstract

The presence of a respiratory disease at an advanced course causes a poor quality of life and a low survival, so that lung transplantation is an option for a group of patients. The progression of the disease is variable and specific criteria should be considered for selecting transplant candidates according the underlying disease. The decision to enter a patient into a waiting list is complex and involves an addition of several clinical variables, psychological and social assessments, so referring a patient to a transplant center not always makes sure the possibility of reaching a transplant. The timing of referral and the admission to listing are different and it is important to have time for analysis, because of the limited supply of donors. The process for selecting a candidate must assess the condition of underlying disease and the likelihood of surviving the transplant procedure.