Vnitr Lek 2004, 50(9):695-697

[Lung transplantation for primary pulmonary hypertension].

R Lischke, J Simonek, A Stolz, J Schützner, P Pafko: 3. chirurgická klinika 1. lékarské fakulty UK a FN Motol, Praha.

Klíčová slova: Humans; Hypertension, Pulmonary, surgery, ; Lung Transplantation, methods, ; Postoperative Care

Significant advances in the treatment of primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH) have been achieved in the past decade. Continuous intravenous prostacyclin and lung transplantation are complex and effective approaches in the therapy of PPH. Indication, technique, postoperative care and results of lung transplantation for PPH are discussed.