What are the options for transplantation?
If a patient is a candidate for lung transplantation, then he/she will be listed as a potential recipient with the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS). The waiting time is dependent on several factors and may vary from several months to years. While on the list, patients will be followed closely by the referring physician and the lung transplant team. Each candidate will be seen in the transplant clinic every 3 months to assess his/her pulmonary and general status. Any changes in health condition will need to be communicated to the transplant team as soon as feasible.
