Risk of death in cystic fibrosis patients with severely compromised lung function
CE Milla, WJ Warwick - Chest, 1998 - Elsevier
Background Lung disease accounts for most of the mortality in patients with cystic fibrosis
(CF). Lung transplantation is an option for patients severely impaired, being recommended
when life expectancy is estimated to be< 2 years. Our objectives were to evaluate in our
patient population the validity of currently accepted criteria for low life expectancy and to
identify other potentially useful criteria. Methods Data were retrieved from CF patients
followed up at our center who reached and kept an FEV 1< 30% predicted. A life table was …
(CF). Lung transplantation is an option for patients severely impaired, being recommended
when life expectancy is estimated to be< 2 years. Our objectives were to evaluate in our
patient population the validity of currently accepted criteria for low life expectancy and to
identify other potentially useful criteria. Methods Data were retrieved from CF patients
followed up at our center who reached and kept an FEV 1< 30% predicted. A life table was …