Lung Transplantation
Lung Transplantation
Lung transplantation is the ultimate treatment option for patients with end-stage lung disease. Despite the significant advancement in the medical management of chronic lung diseases like COPD, IPF, cystic fibrosis, etc., lung transplantation remains the best recourse to improve the quality of life.
The lungs are paired organs (right and left). The right and left mainstem bronchus from the respective lung join together at the carina to form the central trachea. Each lung has three surfaces that include the costal, medial, and the inferior or diaphragmatic surface. A serous membrane encloses each lung called pleura.The right and left mainstem bronchus from the respective lung join together
