Publications by authors named "Fatma Feyza Alkilic"
BMC Pulm Med
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) are complex disorders characterized by lung inflammation and fibrosis, making diagnosis and treatment difficult, especially for patients needing transplants.
- A study analyzed data from 43 non-IPF ILD patients from 2016 to 2022, finding that 20 patients received lung transplants while 23 died waiting, with a high waiting list mortality rate of 53.4%.
- Results showed that although both groups had similar demographics and health statuses, lung transplantation significantly improved patient survival and quality of life for those with advanced ILD, highlighting the need for more research in this area.
