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Background
The effect of pretransplant transfusion of red blood cells on survival after lung transplantation (LTx) has not been studied.
Methods
The UNOS database was queried from 2005 to 2013 to compare survival in recipients receiving a transfusion while on the LTx wait list.
Results
Of 12 283 adult patients undergoing single or bilateral LTx from May 2005 onwards, 11 801 met inclusion criteria,...
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