Lung Transplant Difficult & Uncommon Cases
Advanced or rare lung disease, another serious health condition, or a complex treatment history can make it harder to know what comes next. Mayo Clinic teams have deep experience diagnosing and treating serious or complex lung diseases. Your team looks at the full picture to help you understand what options may fit your situation.
Putting your needs at the center of your plan.
At Mayo Clinic, your team looks at the full picture of your health, including your lung disease, other health needs, and past treatments. This helps the team understand what expertise and care may be right for your specific situation.
When another specialist can help.
If one part of your health needs a closer look, your team can bring in a specialist with expertise in that area.
When more than one organ is involved.
A transplant decision may involve your heart or another organ along with your lungs. Mayo Clinic has experience with heart-lung transplants and other transplants that involve more than one organ. Your team looks at how these needs fit together and what they mean for your options.
Finding the right options for you.
Your needs are unique. Your team brings together what they learn about your health to explain your options and help you decide what comes next.
When others said no, Mayo Clinic found a way.
After a rare lung disease and complex chest surgery left Mateo with few options, Mayo Clinic gave him a second chance at life.
Explore lung transplant care at Mayo Clinic.
