Inpatient Lung Transplant Evaluation Is Associated With Increased Risk of Morbidity, Mortality, and Cost of Care After Transplant.

Unlabelled: Lung transplantation is an important option for patients with end-stage lung disease. Many of these patients deteriorate rapidly and require inpatient care at the time of the transplant evaluation.

Research Question: How does the setting of lung transplant evaluation relate to perioperative outcomes, short-term postoperative outcomes, and healthcare costs accrued after transplant?

Design: We reviewed the records of patients who underwent primary, bilateral lung transplantation at our center between January 1, 2014 and May 31, 2016.