Evaluation of the long-term results of single lung versus heart-lung transplantation for emphysema.

Abstract

The long-term results in respiratory function, exercise capacity, and the quality of life of heart-lung transplant recipients are significantly better with survival compared with single lung transplant recipients. Although single lung transplantation for patients with emphysema makes better use of organs, the long-term results when compared with those of the heart-lung group needs to be evaluated further.