The first transplantation of the lung in a human revisited.

Blumenstock, D A; Lewis, C · Ann Thorac Surg · 1993

review · Level V

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Abstract

The first homotransplantation of the lung in a human was performed in early 1963, thirty years ago. It is the purpose of this review to evaluate the significance of this event and to determine its effects on the further development of lung transplantation.

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