Vnitr Lek 2004, 50(9):695-697
[Lung transplantation for primary pulmonary hypertension].
- 3. chirurgická klinika 1. lékarské fakulty UK a FN Motol, Praha.
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.
Keywords: Humans; Hypertension, Pulmonary, surgery, ; Lung Transplantation, methods, ; Postoperative Care
Published: September 1, 2004 Show citation