Lung transplant referrals for individuals with cystic fibrosis: A pediatric perspective on the cystic fibrosis foundation consensus guidelines.
Lung transplant referral guidelines for individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF) were published recently. Most of the recommendations focus on the specific indications and barriers to transplantation in adults with CF. Although the number of children with CF and end-stage lung disease continues to decrease, the specific issues related to pediatric patients merit further elucidation. We address each recommendation from the recent publication with a pediatric perspective. Furthermore, we note some significant differences between the practice and policy related to lung transplantation between Canada and the United States.
['Solomon|Melinda|M|', 'Mallory|George B|GB|0000-0001-8099-4567']
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lung transplantation referral pediatrics communication modifiable barriers