Selection and evaluation of recipients for heart-lung and lung transplantation: The Niguarda Hospital experience

Between January 1989 and February 1993, 52 patients were evaluated at Niguarda Hospital for lung or heart and lung transplantation. Of the 35 that entered the waiting list, a total of 19 were transplanted (14 at other institutes before our surgical programme became operative, and 5 at our hospital). Recipient selection and evaluation criteria, and timing of transplantation in the different diseases are discussed.