Diseases
lung transplant
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Overview
Lung transplantation, or pulmonary transplantation, is a surgical procedure in which one or both lungs are replaced by lungs from a donor. Donor lungs can be retrieved from a living or deceased donor. A living donor can only donate one lung lobe.
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Frequently asked questions
What is lung transplant?
Lung transplantation, or pulmonary transplantation, is a surgical procedure in which one or both lungs are replaced by lungs from a donor. Donor lungs can be retrieved from a living or deceased donor. A living donor can only donate one lung lobe.
What are the symptoms of lung transplant?
indication not a disease
What causes lung transplant?
indication not a disease
Which medicines are used for lung transplant?
tacrolimus
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