Immunosuppression in lung transplantation: Changing perspectives

oleh: Unmil Shah, Vijil Rahulan, Pradeep Kumar, Prabhat Dutta, Sandeep Attawar

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2021-01-01

Deskripsi

Lung transplantation is a definitive treatment option for select end-stage lung disease patients. Post lung transplantation, immunosuppression plays a significant role in a successful outcome. Rejection and infection are commonly encountered where immunosuppression plays an important role. Many immunosuppressive strategies have been designed and their protocols might vary from center to center. This review will focus on these perspectives as well as emerging perspectives during COVID times.