Prognosis
These statistics are based on data from 2008. The source data made no distinction between living and deceased donor organs, nor was any distinction made between lobar, single, and double lung transplants.
| 1 year survival | 5 years survival | 10 years survival | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lung transplant | 83.6% | 53.4% | 28.4% |
| Heart-lung transplant | 73.8% | 46.5% | 28.3% |
Transplanted lungs typically last three to five years before showing signs of failure.
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