TY - JOUR AU - Verleden, Geert M. AU - Dupont, Lieven AU - Yserbyt, Jonas AU - Schaevers, Veronique AU - Raemdonck, Dirk Van AU - Neyrinck, Arne AU - Vos, Robin PY - 2017 TI - Recipient selection process and listing for lung transplantation JF - Journal of Thoracic Disease; Vol 9, No 9 (September 27, 2017): Journal of Thoracic Disease Y2 - 2017 KW - N2 - Lung transplantation remains the ultimate treatment option for selected patients with end-stage (cardio) pulmonary disease. Given the current organ shortage, it is without any doubt that careful selection of potential transplant candidates is essential as this may greatly influence survival after the procedure. In this paper, we will review the current guidelines for referral and listing of lung transplant candidates in general, and in more depth for the specific underlying diseases. Needless to state that these are not absolute guidelines, and that decisions depend upon center’s activity, waiting list, etc. Therefore, every patient should be discussed with the transplant center before any definite decision is made to accept or decline a patient for lung transplantation. UR - https://jtd.amegroups.org/article/view/15545