lung transplant

Bilateral lung transplant in India saves 4-year-old Russian boy who was on ventilator since infancy

. Owing to a birth defect (of unknown cause) called ‘fibrosing alveolitis’, Nazar Dianov, a 4-yr old Russian boy had to be put on a ventilator, barely two months after he was born. 

Jul 07, 2021, 15:00 PM IST

Severely damaged human lungs can be recovered by attaching them to pigs, claim researchers

The investigators demonstrated the possibility of cross-circulation support of whole lungs outside the body.

Jul 15, 2020, 10:31 AM IST

Woman gets a fresh start after lung transplant surgery

A 38-year-old woman with pulmonary fibrosis has got a new lease of life after a successful lung transplant surgery.

Nov 24, 2017, 17:39 PM IST

New lung transplant technique could save lives: Study

A new technique could help nearly double the precious few hours surgeons have to carry out lung transplants, raising hopes for saving more lives, said a study released Friday.

Nov 18, 2016, 05:40 AM IST