Which of the following is the most common under- lying medical

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Which of the following is the most common under- lying medical condition of patients undergoing bilateral lung transplantation?

1.COPD
2.Cystic fibrosis
3.Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)
4.Pulmonary hypertension

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Indications
The indications for lung transplantation span the gamut of lung diseases. The distribution reflects the prevalence and natural history of the diseases, and the most common indications are chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), cystic fibrosis (CF), 1-antitrypsin deficiency emphysema, and primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH). “Others” in Table comprise many less prevalent lung diseases.

Indications for Adult Lung Transplantation (1995–2004)

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