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Who is the oldest person to receive a lung transplant?

While no single official record exists for the oldest person to receive a lung transplant, a case report documented a successful procedure on an 81-year-old patient in 2007. This and other notable cases highlight the evolving medical criteria for determining eligibility for such major surgery, challenging the traditional view that advanced age is an absolute barrier.

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At what age can you get a lung transplant? A guide for seniors and caregivers

According to the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), an increasing number of older adults have received lung transplants in recent years. When asking **at what age can you get a lung transplant**, it's important to understand that chronological age is no longer the sole decisive factor in transplant eligibility.

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Can an 80 year old have a lung transplant? Exploring Eligibility and Outcomes

Due to medical and surgical advances, strict age cutoffs for lung transplantation are increasingly a thing of the past. This means that the answer to, 'Can an 80 year old have a lung transplant?' is no longer a simple 'no,' but rather depends on a comprehensive, individualized medical evaluation. Many transplant centers now focus on a person's physiological health over their chronological age.

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Understanding Eligibility: How old is the oldest lung transplant patient?

While historical guidelines once set a firm age limit, medical advancements and shifting criteria have rewritten the rules for senior transplant candidates. This article explores how old is the oldest lung transplant patient and what factors truly determine a person's candidacy for this life-saving procedure.

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