Journal of Chest Surgery

The Korean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (대한심장혈관흉부외과학회)
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Allocation of Donor Lungs in Korea

  • Yeo, Hye Ju (Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital)
  • Received : 2022.07.04
  • Accepted : 2022.07.18
  • Published : 2022.08.05
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Abstract

The expansion of indications for lung transplantation, the growth of the waiting list, and donor shortages are increasing the waiting list mortality rate in Korea. The current lung allocation system in Korea is based mainly on urgency, but outcomes should also be considered to avoid futile transplantation. This review describes the current status of, and issues with, the lung allocation system in Korea including donors, the waiting list, and transplant outcomes in the context of an aging society, in which the frequency of end-stage pulmonary disease is increasing.

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I dedicate this thesis to Professor Hyo Chae Paik, who has devoted himself to the development of lung transplantation in Korea.

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