The Importance of Rehabilitation before and after Lung Transplantation

Authors

  • Masahiro Kohzuki
  • Yosuke Izoe
  • Taku Harada

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17140/PRRMOJ-4-e008

Abstract

Lung transplantation (LTx) has gained widespread acceptance as a therapeutic option for end-stage pulmonary disease. LTx has been shown to improve quality of life (QoL) and survival in individuals with various end-stage lung diseases.

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2017-09-05

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Masahiro Kohzuki, Yosuke Izoe, & Taku Harada. (2017). The Importance of Rehabilitation before and after Lung Transplantation. Pulmonary Research and Respiratory Medicine, 4(2), e3-e5. https://doi.org/10.17140/PRRMOJ-4-e008

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Vol. 4 No. 2 (2017): Volume 4 Issue 2 2017

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