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Lung Allocation Score System: First Italian Experience.

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recommendations! Published in 2019 at "Transplantation proceedings"

DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2018.02.214

Abstract: BACKGROUND Lung transplantation is an established therapeutic option for patients with end-stage pulmonary disease. In May 2005, the lung allocation score (LAS) was introduced in the United States to maximize the benefit to the recipient… read more here.

Keywords: allocation score; waiting list; lung allocation; lung ... See more keywords

Limitations of the dichotomized 6-minute walk distance when computing lung allocation score for cystic fibrosis: a 16-year retrospective cohort study.

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recommendations! Published in 2022 at "Disability and rehabilitation"

DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2099588

Abstract: PURPOSE The 2010 Lung Allocation Score (LAS) version considers the estimated survival benefit offered by lung transplantation (LTx) and uses 6-minute Walk Test (6MWT) distance as a dichotomous covariate of whether an individual can walk… read more here.

Keywords: allocation score; walked distance; distance; lung allocation ... See more keywords

Impact of the Composite Allocation Score on Lung Transplant Waitlist and Posttransplant Outcomes

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recommendations! Published in 2025 at "Transplantation Direct"

DOI: 10.1097/txd.0000000000001836

Abstract: Background. On March 9, 2023, the Composite Allocation Score (CAS) was introduced for all lung transplantation (LT) candidates. We analyzed waitlist and posttransplant outcomes after CAS implementation. Methods. Using the United Network for Organ Sharing… read more here.

Keywords: era; composite allocation; waitlist; allocation score ... See more keywords

Expected effect of the lung Composite Allocation Score system on US lung transplantation

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recommendations! Published in 2022 at "American Journal of Transplantation"

DOI: 10.1111/ajt.17160

Abstract: Efforts are underway to transition the current lung allocation system to a continuous distribution framework whereby multiple factors are simultaneously combined into a Composite Allocation Score (CAS) to prioritize candidates for lung transplant. The purpose… read more here.

Keywords: system; lung; allocation score; transplantation ... See more keywords

Improved Survival for Patients with Systemic Sclerosis–associated Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: For Real?

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recommendations! Published in 2022 at "American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine"

DOI: 10.1164/rccm.202210-2006ed

Abstract: OPTN/SRTR 2019 annual data report: lung. Am J Transplant 2021;21: 441–520. 9. Liu V, Zamora MR, Dhillon GS, Weill D. Increasing lung allocation scores predict worsened survival among lung transplant recipients. Am J Transplant 2010;10:915–920.… read more here.

Keywords: lung allocation; survival; lung; allocation score ... See more keywords