The researchers retrospectively reviewed information from 13,341 adults initially listed for lung transplantation in the U.S. from 2010 and 2011. (sciencedaily.com)
In a cross-sectional study, these researchers evaluated the responses to a socioeconomic questionnaire filled out by more than 530 patients who had undergone lung transplantation in 2009 or 2010. (sciencedaily.com)
The average cost of lung transplantation across all centers was $ 135,622. (sciencedaily.com)