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Current precautions and future directions in lung transplantation during the COVID-19 pandemic - a single center cohort study.
Shigemura, Norihisa; Cordova, Francis; Criner, Gerard; Toyoda, Yoshiya.
  • Shigemura N; Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Temple University Health System, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
  • Cordova F; Department of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery, Temple University Health System, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
  • Criner G; Department of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery, Temple University Health System, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
  • Toyoda Y; Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Temple University Health System, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Transpl Int ; 33(11): 1453-1457, 2020 11.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-683583
ABSTRACT
The unprecedented public health emergency caused by the acute viral respiratory coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has drastically changed current practices in solid organ transplantation, markedly so for transplantation of the lungs, the major target of the virus. Although national and state authorities do not recommend postponing transplant procedures, most specialists are reluctant to proceed due to substantial uncertainty and increased risks in the midst of the pandemic. There is an urgent need for evidence-based directions to move forward. Here, we offer our insights as specialists at a high-volume center located in a geographical area with high infection rates.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Tissue and Organ Procurement / Lung Transplantation / Infection Control / Perioperative Care / Tissue and Organ Harvesting / COVID-19 Type of study: Cohort study / Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: Transpl Int Journal subject: Transplantation Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Tri.13694

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Tissue and Organ Procurement / Lung Transplantation / Infection Control / Perioperative Care / Tissue and Organ Harvesting / COVID-19 Type of study: Cohort study / Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: Transpl Int Journal subject: Transplantation Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Tri.13694