Impact of flat chest on waitlist mortality in adult patients with pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis listed for lung transplantation

Key Points

• Waitlist mortality is significantly higher in patients with a flat chest, indicating poorer outcomes.
• Patients with pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis have a mortality rate of 30%, highlighting the severity of their condition.
• Analysis focused on adult patients listed for lung transplantation, considering various clinical factors.
• Understanding the relationship between chest shape and mortality may enable improved patient management strategies.