Shorter stature appears to lead to higher mortality rates, longer waiting times for lung transplantation

17 mayo 2015

Lung transplant candidates who are about 5’3” or shorter have longer waiting times than taller candidates and are more likely to die within a year while waiting for a lung transplant, according to a new study.
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