Publication List of Annette Boehler (December 2010)

Publication List of Annette Boehler (December 2010)
1. Peer‐reviewed Articles (91)
Zalunardo M, Thalmann C, Seifert B, D’Cunja J, Weder W, Boehler A, Spahn D. Impact of preoperative
right‐ventricular function and platelet transfusion on outcome after lung transplantation. Eur J
Cardiothorac Surg 2010 (Dec 7, epub ahead of print).
Goetzmann L, Lieberherr M, Krombholz L, Ambuehl P, Boehler A, Noll G, Muellhaupt B, Wagner R,
Buddeberg C, Klaghofer R. Subjective experiences following organ transplantation – a qualitative
study of 120 heart, lung, liver, and kidney recipients. Z Med Psychol 2010; 56: 268‐282.
Feldmeyer L, Benden C, Haile SR, Boehler A, Speich R, French LE, Hofbauer GF. Not all intravenous
immunoglobulin preparations are equally well tolerated. Acta Derm Venereol 2010; 90: 494‐497.
Hofer M, Benden C, Rechsteiner T, Boehler A. Extended measurements of exhaled nitric oxide in
adult lung transplant recipients. Transplantation 2010; 90: 225‐226.
Inci I, Irani S, Kestenholz P, Benden C, Boehler A, Weder W. Donor predicted post‐operative forced
expiratory volume in one second predicts recipients' best forced expiratory volume in one second
following size‐reduced lung transplantation. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2010 Jun 24. [Epub ahead of
print]
Feldmeyer L, Kamarashev J, Boehler A, Irani S, Speich R, French LE, Hofbauer GF. Molluscum
contagiosum folliculitis mimicking tinea barbae in a lung transplant recipient. J Am Acad Dermatol
2010; 63: 169‐171.
Speich R, Schneider S, Hofer M, Irani S, Vogt P, Weder W, Boehler A. Mycophenolate mofetil reduces
alveolar inflammation, acute rejection and graft loss due to bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome after
lung transplantation. Pulm Pharmacol Ther 2010, Apr 13 [Epub ahead of print].
Goetzmann L, Irani S, Schwegler K, Stamm M, Bricman R, Buddeberg C, Schmid C, Benden C,
Klaghofer R, Boehler A. Distress and alexithymia in lung recipients ‐ psychosocial strains and
associations with chronic allograft dysfunction. Swiss Med Wkly 2010, Feb 21 [Epub ahead of print].
Johnson SR, Cordier JF, Lazor R, Cottin V, Costabel U, Harari S, Reynaud‐Gaubert M, Boehler A,
Brauner M, Popper H, Bonetti F, Kingswood C; Review Panel of the ERS LAM Task Force. European
Respiratory Society guidelines for the diagnosis and management of lymphangioleiomyomatosis. Eur
Respir J 2010; 35: 14‐26.
Irani S, Thomasius M, Schmid‐Mahler C, Holzmann D, Goetzmann L, Speich R, Boehler A. Olfactory
performance pre and post lung transplantation: quantitative assessment and impact on quality of
life. J Heart Lung Transplant 2010; 29: 265‐272.
Hatt JM, Zollinger E, Boehler A, Hofer M, Steinmetz HW, Clauss M. Collection and analysis of breath
and breath condensate exhaled by feral pigeons (Columba livia) and chickens (Gallus domesticus).
Vet Rec 2009; 165: 469‐473.
Benden C, Inci I, Weder W, Boehler A. Size‐reduced lung transplantation in children – an option
worth to consider! Pediatr Transplant 2009, Dec 30 [Epub ahead of print].
Remund K, Rechsteiner T, Guo Z, Rentsch K, Boehler A. The macrolide clarithromycin inhibits
experimental posttransplant bronchiolitis obliterans. Exp Lung Res 2009; 35; 830‐840.
Goetzmann L, Irani S, Schwegler K, Stamm M, Spindler A, Bricman R, Buddeberg C, Schmid C, Boehler
A, Klaghofer R. Lung function, sociodemographic characteristics, and psychological reaction to
transplant associated with chronic stress among lung recipients. Anxiety Stress Coping 2009 Jun 18:
1‐11. [Epub ahead of print]
Lienhardt B, Irani S, Gaspert A, Weishaupt D, Boehler A. Disseminated infection with Bartonella
henselae in a lung transplant recipient. J Heart Lung Transplant 2009; 28: 736‐739.
Hofer M, Mueller L, Rechsteiner T, Benden C, Boehler A. Extended Nitric Oxide Measurements in
Exhaled Air of Cystic Fibrosis and Healthy Adults. Lung 2009; 187: 307‐313.

Heinicke I, Boehler A, Rechsteiner T, Bogdanova A, Jelkmann W, Hofer M, Rawlings P, Araneda OF,
Behn C, Gassmann M, Heinicke K. Moderate altitude but not additional endurance training increases
markers of oxidative stress in exhaled breath condensate. Eur J Appl Physiol 2009; 106: 599‐604.
Benden C, Boehler A. Long‐term clarithromycin therapy in the management of lung transplant
recipients. Transplantation 2009; 87: 1538‐1540.
Hofer M, Benden C, Inci I, Schmid C, Irani S, Speich R, Weder W, Boehler A. True survival benefit of
lung transplantation for cystic fibrosis patients: the Zurich experience. J Heart Lung Transplant 2009;
28: 334‐339.
Remund K, Rechsteiner T, Guo Z, Hofer M, Boehler A. Extracorporeal photopheresis in a rat model
of pulmonary fibrosis. Exp Lung Res 2009; 35: 359‐370.
Irani S, Thuer I, Seifert B, Speich R, Boehler A. Endoscopic narrow‐band imaging‐quantitative
assessment of airway vascularity after lung transplantation. J Biomed Opt 2009; 14: 014010.
Goetzmann L, Moser K, Vetsch E, Grieder E, Naef R, Russi EW, Buddeberg C, Boehler A. Medikamente
sind Bomben – zum Metapherngebrauch von Lungentransplantations‐Patienten mit guter oder
ungenügender Compliance. Z Med Psychol 2009; 18: 1‐9.
Benden C, Rea F, Behr J, Corris PA, Reynaud‐Gaubert M, Stern M, Speich R, Boehler A. Lung
transplantation for lymphangioleiomyomatosis: the European experience. J Heart Lung Transplant
2009; 28: 1‐7.
Goetzmann L, Irani S, Moser KS, Schwegler K, Stamm M, Spindler A, Buddeberg C, Schmid C, Boehler
A, Klaghofer R. Psychological processing of transplantation in lung recipients: A quantitative study of
organ integration and the relationship to the donor. Br J Health Psychol 2009; 14: 667‐680.
Benden C, Speich R, Hofbauer GF, Irani S, Eich‐Wanger C, Russi EW, Weder W, Boehler A.
Extracorporeal photopheresis after lung transplantation: a 10‐year single‐center experience.
Transplantation 2008; 86: 1625‐1627.
Goetzmann L, Ruegg L, Stamm M, Ambühl P, Boehler A, Halter J, Muellhaupt B, Noll G, Schanz U,
Wagner‐Huber R, Spindler A, Buddeberg C, Klaghofer R. Psychosocial profiles after transplantation: a
24‐month follow‐up of heart, lung, liver, kidney and allogeneic bone‐marrow patients.
Transplantation 2008 ; 86: 662‐668.
Goetzmann L, Sarac N, Ambühl P, Boehler A, Irani S, Muellhaupt B, Noll G, Schleuniger M, Schwegler
K, Buddeberg C, Klaghofer R. Psychological response and quality of life after transplantation: a
comparison between heart, lung, liver and kidney recipients. Swiss Med Wkly 2008; 138: 477‐483.
Chmiel C, Speich R, Hofer M, Michel D, Mertens T, Weder W, Boehler A. Ganciclovir/valganciclovir
prophylaxis decreases cytomegalovirus‐related events and bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome after
lung transplantation. Clin Infect Dis 2008; 46: 831‐839.
Klaghofer R, Sarac N, Schwegler K, Schleuniger M, Noll G, Muellhaupt B, Ambuehl P, Boehler A, Irani
S, Buddeberg C, Goetzmann L. Questionnaire on emotional response after organ transplantation:
German validation of the Transplant Effect Questionnaire (TxEQ‐D). Z Psychosom Med Psychother
2008; 54: 174‐188.
Goetzmann L, MoserK, Vetsch E, Grieder E, Klaghofer R, Naef R, Russi EW, Boehler A, Buddeberg C.
The interplay of “Big Five” personality factors and metaphorical schemas: A pilot study with 20 lung
transplant recipients. The Qualitative Report 2008, 12; retrieved from
http://www.nova.edu/ssss/QR/QR12‐3/goetzmann.pdf.
Remund K, Rechsteiner T, Rentsch K, Vogt P, Russi EW, Boehler A. Attenuation of airway obliteration
by ciprofloxacin in experimental posttransplant bronchiolitis obliterans. Transplantation 2008; 85:
726‐731.
Stewart S, Fishbein MC, Snell GI, Berry GJ, Boehler A, Burke MM, Glanville A, Gould FK, Magro C,
Marboe CC, McNeil KD, Reed EF, Reinsmoen NL, Scott JP, Studer SM, Tazelaar HD, Wallwork JL,
Westall G, Zamora MR, Zeevi A, Yousem SA. Revision of the 1996 working formulation for the

standardization of nomenclature in the diagnosis of lung rejection. J Heart Lung Transplant 2007; 26:
1229‐1242.
Irani S, Seba P, Speich R, Boehler A. Medication errors: an important component of nonadherence to
medication in an outpatient population of lung transplant recipients. Am J Transplant 2007; 7: 2561‐
2566.
Benden C, Danziger‐Isakov LA, Astor T, Aurora P, Bluemchen K, Boyer D, Conrad C, Eichler I, Elidemir
O, Goldfarb S, Michaels MG, Mogayzel PJ, Mueller C, Parakininkas D, Oberkfell D, Solomon M,
Boehler A. Variability in immunization guidelines in children before and after lung transplantation.
Pediatr Transplant 2007; 11: 882‐887.
Irani S, Fattinger K, Schmid‐Mahler C, Achermann E, Speich R, Boehler A. Blood concentration curve
of cyclosporine: impact of itraconazole in lung transplant recipients. Transplantation 2007; 83: 1130‐
1133.
Goetzmann L, Moser KS, Vetsch E, Klaghofer R, Naef R, Russi EW, Buddeberg C, Boehler A. How does
psychological processing relate to compliance behaviour after lung transplantation? A content
analytical study. Psychol Health Med 2007; 12: 94‐106.
Goetzmann L, Klaghofer R, Wagner‐Huber R, Halter J, Boehler A, Muellhaupt B, Schanz U, Buddeberg
C. Psychosocial vulnerability predicts psychosocial outcome after an organ transplant: results of a
prospective study with lung, liver, and bone‐marrow patients. J Psychosom Res 2007; 62: 93‐100.
Chhajed PN, Bubendorf L, Hirsch H, Boehler A, Weder W, Tamm M. Mesothelioma after lung
transplantation. Thorax 2006; 61: 916‐917.
Naef R, Schmid C, Hofer M, Minder S, Speich R, Boehler A. Itraconazole comedication increases
systemic levels of inhaled fluticasone in lung transplant recipients. Respiration 2007; 74: 418‐422.
Petrowsky H, Schuster H, Irani S, Schaefer M, Jochum W, Schmid C, Boehler A, Clavien PA. Pancreatic
cancer in cystic fibrosis after bilateral lung transplantation. Pancreas 2006; 33: 430‐432.
Tutic M, Lardinois D, Imfeld S, Korom S, Boehler A, Speich R, Bloch KE, Russi EW, Weder W. Lung‐
volume reduction surgery as an alternative or bridging procedure to lung transplantation. Ann Thorac
Surg 2006; 82: 208‐213.
Tschopp O, Schmid C, Speich R, Seifert B, Russi EW, Boehler A. Pretransplantation bone disease in
patients with primary pulmonary hypertension. Chest 2006; 129: 1002‐1008.
Goetzmann L, Wagner‐Huber R, Andenmatten‐Bärenfaller M, Günthard A, Alfare C, Buddeberg C,
Boehler A. Group therapy following lung transplantation ‐ first experiences with a theme‐centered
"life management group". Psychother Psychosom Med Psychol 2006; 56: 272‐275.
Goetzmann L, Klaghofer R, Wagner‐Huber R, Halter J, Boehler A, Muellhaupt B, Schanz U, Buddeberg
C. Quality of life and psychosocial situation before and after a lung, liver or an allogeneic bone
marrow transplant. Swiss Med Wkly 2006; 136: 281‐290.
Irani S, Mahler C, Goetzmann L, Russi EW, Boehler A. Lung transplant recipients holding companion
animals: impact on physical health and quality of life. Am J Transplant 2006; 6: 404‐411.
Goetzmann L, Moser KS, Vetsch E, Naef R, Russi EW, Buddeberg C, Boehler A. What do patients think
after a lung transplantation about their self, lung and social network? A quantitative analysis of
categorical interview data. Psychosoc Med 2006; 3: Doc03.
Goetzmann L, Klaghofer R, Wagner‐Huber R, Halter J, Boehler A, Muellhaupt B, Schanz U, Buddeberg
C. Psychosocial need for counselling before and after a lung, liver or allogenic bone marrow
transplant‐results of a prospective study. Z Psychosom Med Psychother 2006; 52: 230‐242.
Irani S, Hess T, Hofer M, Gaspert A, Bachmann LM, Russi EW, Boehler A. Endobronchial
ultrasonography for the quantitative assessment of bronchial mural structures in lung transplant
recipients. Chest 2006; 129: 349‐355.
Irani S, Gaspert A, Vogt P, Russi EW, Weder W, Speich R, Boehler A. Inflammation patterns in
allogeneic and autologous airway tissue of lung transplant recipients. Am J Transplant 2005; 5: 2456‐
2463.

Ulrich S, Fischler M, Pfammatter T, Vogt P, Weder W, Boehler A, Speich R. Multiple peripheral
pulmonary artery stenoses in adults: a rare cause of severe pulmonary hypertension necessitating
lung transplantation. J Heart Lung Transplant 2005; 24: 1984‐1987.
Goetzmann L, Scheuer E, Naef R, Klaghofer R, Russi EW, Buddeberg C, Boehler A. Personality, illness
perceptions, and lung function (FEV1) in 50 patients after lung transplantation. Psychosoc Med 2005;
2: Doc06.
Lardinois D, Banysch M, Korom S, Hillinger S, Rousson V, Boehler A, Speich R, Weder W. Extended
donor lungs: eleven years experience in a consecutive series. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005; 27: 762‐
767.
Sandmeier P, Speich R, Grebski E, Vogt P, Russi EW, Weder W, Boehler A. Iron accumulation in lung
allografts is associated with acute rejection but not with adverse outcome. Chest 2005; 128: 1379‐
1384.
Goetzmann L, Scheuer E, Naef R, Vetsch E, Buddeberg C, Russi EW, Boehler A. Psychosocial situation
and physical health in 50 patients > 1 year after lung transplantation. Chest 2005; 127: 166‐170.
Brasch F, Birzele J, Ochs M, Gutentag S, Schoch O, Boehler A, Beers M, Mueller K, Hawgood S, Johnen
G. Surfactant proteins in pulmonary alveolar proteinosis in adults. Eur Respir J 2004; 24: 426‐435.
Laube I, Boehler A, Renner E, Speich R. Valaciclovir for chronic hepatitis B virus infection after lung
transplantation. Infection 2004; 32: 51‐53.
Speich R, Nicod L, Aubert J, Spiliopoulos A, Wellinger J, Robert J, Stocker R, Zalunardo M, Gasche P,
Boehler A, Weder W. Ten years of lung transplantation in Switzerland: results of the Swiss Lung
Transplant registry. Swiss Med Wkly 2004; 134: 18‐23.
Holzmann D, Speich R, Kaufmann T, Laube I, Russi EW, Simmen D, Weder W, Boehler A. Effects of
sinus surgery in patients with cystic fibrosis after lung transplantation ‐ a 10‐year experience.
Transplantation 2004; 77: 134‐136.
Riechsteiner G, Speich R, Schanz U, Russi EW, Weder W, Boehler A. Hemolytic anemia after lung
transplantation: an immune‐mediated phenomenon? Swiss Med Wkly 2003; 133: 143‐147.
Speich R, Gaspert A, Russi EW, Weder W, Boehler A. Acute respiratory distress syndrome in a lung
transplant recipient infected by a pUL97‐mutated cytomegalovirus associted with decreased
phosphorylation of ganciclovir. Respiration 2002; 69: 564‐568.
Speich R, Dutly A, Naef R, Russi EW, Weder W, Boehler A. Tolerability, safety, and efficacy of
conventional amphotericin B in lung transplant recipients administered by 24‐hour infusion. Swiss
Med Wkly 2002; 132: 455‐458.
Hofbauer GF, Boehler A, Speich R, Burg G, Nestle FO. Painless erythema of the hands associated with
non‐Hodgkin's lymphoma in a lung transplant recipient. J Am Acad Dermatol 2002; 46: S159‐160.
Bloch KE, Weder W, Boehler A, Zalunardo MP, Russi EW. Successful lung volume reduction surgery in
a child with severe airflow obstruction and hyperinflation due to constrictive bronchiolitis. Chest
2002; 122: 747‐750.
Tschopp O, Boehler A, Speich R, Weder W, Seifert B, Russi EW, Schmid C. Osteoporosis before lung
transplantation: association with low body mass index, but not with underlying disease. Am J
Transplant 2002; 2: 167‐172.
OD Schoch, Schanz U, Koller M, Nakata K, Seymour JF, Russi EW, Boehler A. Bronchoalveolar lavage
findings in a patient with pulmonary alveolar proteinosis successfully treated with GM‐CSF. Thorax
2002; 57: 277‐280.
Inci I, Inci D, Dutly A, Boehler A, Weder W. Melatonin attenuates post‐transplant lung ischemia‐
reperfusion injury. Ann Thorac Surg 2002; 73: 220‐225.
Inci I, Dutly A, Inci D, Boehler A, Weder W. Recipient treatment with trimetazidine improves graft
function and protects the energy status after lung transplantation. J Heart Lung Transplant 2001; 20:
1115‐1122.

Speich R, Boehler A, Zalunardo MP, Stocker R, Russi EW, Weder W. Improved results after lung
transplantation ‐ analysis of factors. Swiss Med Wkly 2001; 131: 238‐245.
Inci I, Dutly A, Rousson V, Boehler A, Weder W. Trimetazidine protects the energy status after
ischemia and reduces reperfusion injury in a rat single‐lung transplant model. J Thorac Cardiovasc
Surg 2001; 122: 1155‐1161.
Gaspert A, Boehler A, Weder W, Speich R, Vogt P. Special problems after lung transplantation:
walking a tightrope between infection and rejection. Schweiz Med Wochenschr 2000; 130: 944‐951.
Cassivi SD, Liu M, Boehler A, Pierre A, Tanswell AK, O'Brodovich H, Mullen JBM, Slutsky AS, Keshavjee
S. Transplant immunosuppression increases and prolongs transgene expression following adenoviral‐
mediated transfection of rat lungs. J Heart Lung Transplant 2000; 19: 984‐994.
Schoch O, Speich R, Schmid C, Tschopp O, Russi EW, Weder W, Boehler A. Osteonecrosis after lung
transplantation: Cystic fibrosis as a risk factor. Transplantation 2000; 69: 1629‐1632.
Schoch O, Boehler A, Speich R, Nestle FO. Extracorporeal photochemotherapy for EBV‐associated
lymphoma after lung transplantation. Transplantation 1999; 68: 1056‐1058.
Venuta F, Boehler A, Rendina EA, De Giacomo T, Speich R, Schmid R, Coloni GF, Weder W.
Complications in the native lung after single lung transplantation. Eur J Cardio‐Thorac Surg 1999; 16:
54‐58.
Cassivi SD, Liu M, Boehler A, Tanswell AK, Slutsky AS, Keshavjee S. Transgene expression following
adenoviral‐mediated retransfection of rat lungs is increased and prolonged by transplant
immunosuppression. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1999; 117: 1‐7.
Boehler A, Bai XH, Liu M, Cassivi S, Chamberlain D, Slutsky AS, Keshavjee S. Upregulation of T‐helper‐
1 cytokines and chemokine expression in post‐transplant airway obliteration. Am J Respir Crit Care
Med 1999;159: 1910‐1917.
Hillinger S, Schmid RA, Stammberger U, Boehler A, Schöb OM, Zollinger A, Weder W. Donor and
recipient treatment with the Lazaroid U‐74006F do not improve post‐transplant lung function in
swine. Eur J Cardi‐Thorac Surg 1999; 15: 475‐480.
Speich R, Thurnheer R, Gaspert A, Weder W, Boehler A. Efficacy and cost‐effectiveness of prolonged
oral gancyclovir prophylaxis of CMV disease after lung transplantation. Transplantation 1999; 67:
315‐320.
Boehler A, Chamberlain D, Xing Z, Slutsky AS, Jordana M, Gauldie J, Liu M, Keshavjee S. Adenovirus‐
mediated IL‐10 gene transfer inhibits post‐transplant fibrous airway obliteration in an animal model
of bronchiolitis obliterans. Hum Gene Ther 1998; 9: 541‐551.
Speich R, Boehler A, Thurnheer R, Weder W. Salvage therapy with mycophenolate mofetil for lung
transplant bronchiolitis obliterans: importance of dosage. Transplantation 1997; 64: 533‐535.
Boehler A, Chamberlain D, Kesten S, Slutsky AS, Liu M, Keshavjee S. Lymphocytic airway infiltration as
a precursor to fibrous obliteration in a rat model for bronchiolitis obliterans. Transplantation 1997;
64: 311‐317.
Schmid R, Boehler A, Speich R, Frey HR, Russi EW, Weder W. Bronchial anastomotic complications
following lung transplantation: Still a major cause of morbidity? Eur Respir J 1997; 10: 2872‐2875.
Speich R, Boehler A, Russi EW, Weder W. A case report of a double‐blind, randomized trial of inhaled
steroids in a patient with lung transplant bronchiolitis obliterans. Respiration 1997; 64: 375‐380.
Boehler A, Speich R, Russi EW, Weder W. Lung transplantation for lymphangioleiomyomatosis. New
Engl J Med 1996; 335: 1275‐1280.
Boehler A, Vogt P, Zollinger A, Weder W, Speich R. Prospective study of the value of transbronchial
lung biopsy in the postoperative management of lung transplant recipients. Eur Respir J 1996; 9: 658‐
662.
Boehler A, Vogt P, Speich R, Weder W, Russi EW. Bronchiolitis obliterans in a patient with localized
scleroderma treated with d‐penicillamine. Eur Respir J 1996; 9: 1317‐1319.

Speich R, Boehler A, Zollinger A, Stocker R, Vogt P, Lang T, Schmid R, Russi EW, Follath F, Pasch T,
Largiadèr F, Weder W. Die isolierte Lungentransplantation ‐ Evaluation von Patienten und erste
Resultate. Schweiz Med Wochenschr 1995; 125: 786‐795.
Boehler A, Moll C, Schaffner A, Jost R, Salomon F. Die alkoholische Pellagra‐Enzephalopathie: Eine
unterschätzte, behandelbare Entität. Schweiz Med Wochenschr 1994; 124: 720‐724.
Boehler A, Schaffner A, Salomon F, Keusch G. Cytomegalovirus‐disease of late onset after renal
transplantation: a potentially fatal entity. Scand J Infect Dis 1994; 26: 369‐373.
Schaffner A, Boehler A. Amphotericin B refractory aspergillosis after itraconazole: evidence for
significant antagonism. Mycoses 1993; 36: 421‐424.
Boehler A, Hell D. Neuroleptikabedingte Urininkontinenz ‐ eine unterschätzte Nebenwirkung. Schweiz
Rundsch Med Prax 1988; 77: 1231‐1234.
2. Reviews (25)
Korom S, Boehler A, Weder W. Immunosuppressive therapy in lung transplantation: state of the art.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2009; 35: 1045‐55.
Benden C, Boehler A, Faro A. Pediatric lung transplantation: literature review 2006 – 2007. Pediatr
Transplantation 2008; 12: 266‐273.
Snell GI, Boehler A, Glanville AR, McNeil K, Scott JP, Studer SM, Wallwork J, Westall G, Zamora MR,
Stewart S. Eleven years on: a clinical update of key areas of the 1996 lung allograft rejection working
formulation. J Heart Lung Transplant 2007; 26: 423‐430.
Irani S, Hofer M, Boehler A. Lung transplantation for cystic fibrosis. Multidisc Resp Med 2007; 1: 88‐
92.
Spinas R, Hofer M, Boehler A, Wildhaber J. Die cystische Fibrose im Wandel der Zeit, Teil 2. Schweiz
Med Forum 2006; 6: 519‐522.
Möller A, Hofer M, Wildhaber J, Boehler A. Die cystische Fibrose im Wandel der Zeit, Teil 1. Schweiz
Med Forum 2006; 6: 497‐500.
Irani S, Boehler A. Lung transplantation: Who and when. Breathe 2006; 2: 223‐32.
Boehler A, Weder W. Lung transplantation ‐ indication, evaluation, risks and complications. Ther
Umsch 2005; 62: 468‐472.
Boehler A. Die Lungentransplantation heute. Schweiz Med Forum 2004; 4: 436‐442.
Boehler A and Estenne M. Post‐transplant bronchiolitis obliterans. Eur Respir J 2003; 22: 1007‐1018.
Orens JB, Boehler A, DePerrot M, Estenne M, Glanville AR, Keshavjee S, Kotloff R, Morton J, Studer
SM, VanRaemdonck D, Waddel T, Snell GI. A review of donor acceptability criteria. J Heart Lung
Transplant 2003; 22: 1183‐1200.
Boehler A. Update on cystic fibrosis: selected aspects related to lung transplantation. Swiss Med Wkly
2003; 133: 111‐117.
Russi EW, Boehler A. Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis. Orphanet encyclopedia 2002:
http://orphanet.infobiogen.fr/data/patho/GB/uk‐pap.html.
Estenne M, Maurer JM, Boehler A, Egan JJ, Frost A, Hertz M, Mallory GB, Snell GI, Yousem S.
Bronchiolitis obliterans Syndrome 2001: An update of the diagnostic criteria. J Heart Lung Transplant
2002; 21: 297‐310.
Speich R, Boehler A, Russi EW, Weder W. Chirurgische Therapieoptionen bei fortgeschrittenem
Lungenemphysem. Schweiz Med Forum 2002; 9: 189‐192.
Boehler A. The role of interleukin‐10 in lung transplantation. Transpl Immunol 2002; 9: 121‐124.
Boehler A. Lung transplantation for cystic lung diseases (lymphangioleiomyomatosis, eosinophilic
granuloma, and sarcoidosis). Semin Respir Crit Care Med 2001; 22: 509‐515.

Speich R, Boehler A, Spiliopoulos A, Weder W, Nicod L. Indication for lung transplantation in
advanced cystic fibrosis. Schweiz Med Wochenschr 2000; 130: 1352‐1360.
Speich R, Boehler A, Rochat T, Tamm M, Weder W, Nicod L. Indikation zur Lungentransplantation.
Schweiz Med Wochenschr 2000; 130: 57S‐58S.
Boehler A and Estenne M. Obliterative bronchiolitis after lung transplantation. Curr Opin Pulm Med
2000; 6: 133‐139.
Speich R, Boehler A, Weder W. Lungentransplantation bei fortgeschrittenem Lungenemphysem. Ther
Umsch 1999; 56: 161‐165.
Boehler A, Kesten S, Weder W, Speich R. Bronchiolitis obliterans after lung transplantation: A review.
Chest 1998; 114: 1411‐1426.
Weder W, Speich R, Boehler A, Lachat ML, Zollinger A, Stocker R, Lang T, Largiadèr F. La
transplantation pulmonaire isolée. Méd et Hyg 1995; 53: 1406‐1413.
Weder W, Speich R, Boehler A, Zollinger A, Stocker R, Lang T, Largiadèr F. Single and bilateral lung
transplantation. Schweiz Med Wochenschr 1995; 125: 475‐482.
Boehler A, Russi EW. Hämoptoe. Schweiz Med Wochenschr 1994; 124: 1203‐1205.
3. Monographs (0)
4. Book Chapters (7)
Irani S, Boehler A. Lung transplantation for diffuse parenchymatous lung disease. In: Costabel U,
DuBois R, Egan J (eds).Progress in Respiratory Research: Parenchymal Lung Disease (2007) pp332‐
341.
Russi EW, Imfeld S, Boehler A, Weder W. Surgical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease. In: Siafakas NM(ed). Management of chronic obstructive lung disease. European Respiratory
Monograph, Volume 22 (2006) pp359‐374.
Boehler A. Lungentransplantation im Kindesalter. In: Ganschow P (ed). Immunsuppression in der
pädiatrischen Transplantationsmedizin. Uni‐Med Verlag AG, Bremen, London, Boston (2003).
Boehler A, Estenne M. Post‐transplant bronchiolitis obliterans. In: Boe J, Estenne M, Weder W (eds).
Lung Transplantation. European Respiratory Monograph, Volume 8 (2003) pp 158‐178.
Boehler A. Bronchiolitis obliterans: Neue Therapiekonzepte. In: Rueter F, VonScheidt W, Buser P,
Zerkowski HR(eds). Thorakale Organtransplantation ‐ Neues im neuen Jahrtausend, Kapitel 7.
Steinkopff, Darmstadt (2002).
Boehler A. Bronchiolitis obliterans after lung transplantation. Concise Review. In: Braunwald E, Fauci
A, Isselbacher K, Kasper D, Hauser S, Longo D, Jameson J (eds). Harrison's Principles of Internal
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Glanville AR, Aboyoun CL, Klepetko W, Reichenspurner H, Treede H, Verschuuren EA, Boehler A,
Benden C, Hopkins P, Corris PA. 1‐Year Results of the CeMyLungs Study, a 3‐Year Randomised, Open
Label, Multi‐Centre Investigator Driven Study Comparing De Novo Enteric Coated Mycophenolate
Sodium with Delayed Onset Everolimus, Both Arms in Combination with Cyclosporin (Using C2
Monitoring) and Corticosteroids for the Prevention of the Bronchiolitis Obliterans Syndrome in
Heart‐Lung, Bilateral Lung and Single Lung Transplant Recipients. J Heart Lung Transplant 2010; 29,
Suppl 2: S94. Abstract

Hofer M, Benden C, Rechsteiner T, Boehler A. Exhaled nitric oxide measured at different flow rates to
detect early Bronchiolitis Obliterans Syndrome after lung transplantation. Swiss Med Wkly 2010; 140,
Suppl 179: 7S. Abstract
Benden C, Ridout DA, Sweet SC, Boehler A. Body mass index and its impact on outcome in children
after lung transplantation: an analysis of the ISHLT Pediatric Lung Transplant Registry. J Heart Lung
Transplant 2010; 29, Suppl 2: S35. Abstract
Hofer M, Benden C, Rechsteiner T, Boehler A. Exhaled nitric oxide measured at different flow rates to
detect early Bronchiolitis Obliterans Syndrome after lung transplantation. Eur Respir J 2010 (in press).
Abstract
Schuurmans MM, Tini GM, Benden C, Mueller MK, Fehr T, Boehler A. Kidney transplantation
Improves Lung Function In Lung Transplant Recipients. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2010; 181: A4326.
Abstract
Benden C, Lammers AE, Moreno Galdó A, Parakininkas D, Schecter M, Solomon M, Boyer D, Conrad
CK, Frischer T, Wong J, Boehler A, and Faro A. Cardiac Re‐modelling In Children After Bilateral Lung
Transplantation for Idiopathic pulmonary Arterial Hypertension. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2010; 181:
A4318. Abstract
Radtke T, Faro A, Wong J, Boehler A, Benden C. Exercise testing in paediatric lung transplant
candidates with cystic fibrosis. Eur Respir J [in press]
Schuurmans MM, Dalar L, Benden C, et al. Influenza A/H1N1 vaccination in a lung transplant
program: coverage, safety and clinical effectiveness during the pandemic 2009/2010. Eur Respir J [in
press]. Abstract
Hofer M, Benden C, Rechsteiner T, Boehler A. Extended measurements of exhaled nitric oxide in
adult lung transplant recipients. Transplantation 2010; 90: 225‐226. Letter to the Editor
Hofer M, Benden C, Tini M, et al. Transition from paediatric to adult care: perspective of an adult CF‐
centre. Eur Respir J 2009; 34(Suppl 53): P1253. Abstract
Benden C, Hofer M, Boehler A. Lung function measurements versus structural lung disease in CF.
Breathe 2008; 5: 65. Letter to the Editor
Benden C, Boehler A. Clinical use of ibuprofen in children with CF. Breathe 2008; 4: 281. Letter to the
Editor
Benden C, Speich R, French L, Russi EW, Weder W, Boehler A. Extracorporeal photopheresis after
lung transplantation: a 10‐year single‐centre experience. Eur Respir J 2008; 32(Suppl 52): 4590.
Abstract
Benden C, Rea F, Behr J, Corris P, Stern M, Speich R, Boehler A. Lung transplantation for
lymphangioleiomyomatosis: the European experience. Eur Respir J 2008; 32(Suppl 52): 2179.
Abstract
Sutter R, Boehler A, Willmann JK. Adrenal angiomyolipoma in lymphangioleiomyomatosis. Eur Radiol
2007; 17: 565‐566. Letter to the Editor
Benden C, Rechsteiner T, Guo Z, Rentsch K, Boehler A. Curcumin in combination with low‐dose
cyclosporine A in experimental airway transplantation. Eur Respir J 2007; 30(Suppl 51): 518s.
Abstract
Irani S, Thuer I, Russi EW, Speich R, Boehler A. Narrow band endoscopic imaging (NBI) for the
quantitative assessment of airway vascularity in lung transplant recipients. Eur Respir J 2007;
30(Suppl 51): 517s. Abstract
Seba P, Irani S, Schmid‐Mahler C, Kurowski T, Speich R, Boehler A. Impact of drug knowledge on drug
errors in an outpatient population of lung transplant recipients. Eur Respir J 2007; 30(Suppl 51): 176s.
Abstract
Lardinois D, Inci I, Korom S, Eich C, Speich R, Boehler A, Weder W. Bronchial airway anastomotic
complications after lung transplantation: is it a surgical problem only? Eur Respir J 2007; 30(Suppl
51): 28s. Abstract

Benden C, Rechsteiner T, Guo Z, Remund K, Rentsch K, Boehler A. Curcumin and its immune‐
modulatory effects in experimental airway obliteration. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2007; 175: A378.
Abstract
Benden C, Danziger‐Isakov LA, Astor T, Aurora P, Bluemchen K, Boyer D, Conrad C, Eichler I, Elidemir
O, Goldfarb S, Michaels M, Mogayzel PJ, Mueller C, Parakininkas D, Oberkfell D, Solomon M, Boehler
A. Variability in immunization guidelines in children before and after lung transplantation. J Heart
Lung Transplant 2007; 26: S118. Abstract
Klarer A, Hofer M, Wiesli P, Schmid C, Boehler A. Glucose tolerance, beta‐cell function and insulin
sensitivity in cystic fibrosis patients awaiting lung tranplantation. Eur Respir J 2006; 28(Suppl 50):
780s. Abstract
Remund K, Kovacs R, Colombo S, Weder W, Speich R, Boehler A. Ophthalmologic disease after lung
transplantation. Eur Respir J 2006; 28(Suppl 50): 780s. Abstract
Hofer M, Speich R, Chmiel C, Ritscher D, Weder W, Boehler A. Prolonged oral ganciclovir (GCV)
reduces the incidence of CMV infection and disease after lung transplantation (LTx). Eur Respir J
2006; 28(Suppl 50): 777s. Abstract
Irani S, Speich R, Schneider S, Remund K, Eich C, Weder W, Boehler A. Strict antifungal prophylaxis
reduces the risk of invasive fungal infections after lung transplantation (LTx). Eur Respir J 2006;
28(Suppl 50): 777s. Abstract
Hofer M, Schmid C, Speich R, Weder W, Boehler A. Pretransplant factors influencing survival in cystic
fibrosis (CF) patients after lung transplantation (LTx). Eur Respir J 2006: 28(Suppl 50): 724s. Abstract
Hofer M, Speich R, Wick F, Weder W, Boehler A. Mycophenolate mofetil reduces alveolar
inflammation and acute rejection and improves overall outcome after lung transplantation. Eur
Respir J 2006; 28(Suppl 50): 724s. Abstract
Schmid‐Mahler C, Irani S, Remund K, Boehler A. Estimation of quality of life (QOL) of lung transplant
recipients by members of the transplant team in comparison with the patients' perception. Eur
Respir J 2006; 28(Suppl 50): 723s. Abstract
Heinicke K, Heinicke I, Rechsteiner T, Bogdanova A, Hofer M, Rawlings P, Araneda OF, Behn C,
Gassmann M, Boehler A. Moderate altitude but not additional endurance training increases
oxidative stress. Proc Am Thorac Soc 2006; 3: A716. Abstract
Irani S, Vogt P, Bossart W, Russi EW, Weder W, Boehler A. An outbreak of respiratory syncytial virus
in a lung transplant unit: different disease pattern depending on time span after transplantation.
Proc Am Thorac Soc 2006; 3: A367. Abstract
Remund K, Rechsteiner T, Guo Z, Hofer M, Ruegg R, Vogt P, Boehler A. Extracorporeal
photosensitation in the bleomycin induced lung injury model in rats. Proc Am Thorac Soc 2006; 3:
A229. Abstract
Irani S, Mahler C, Fattinger K, Russi EW, Speich R, Boehler A. Impact of comedication with a potent
P450 inhibitor on the shape of the blood concentration curve of cyclosporine A after lung
transplantation. J Heart Lung Transplant 2006; 25: S65. Abstract
Hofer M, Mueller L, C. Mahler, Russi EW, Boehler A. Extended measurement of exhaled nitric oxide in
patients after lung transplantation. Eur Respir J 2005; 26(Suppl 49): 705s. Abstract
Irani S, Mahler C, Goetzmann L, Russi EW, Boehler A. Lung transplant recipients holding pets:
association with physical health and quality of life. Eur Respir J 2005; 26(Suppl 49): 635s. Abstract
Hofer M, Mueller L, Russi EW, Boehler A. Bronchial but not alveolar nitric oxide is decreased in adults
with cystic fibrosis. Eur Respir J 2005; 26(Suppl 49): 404s. Abstract
Remund K, Hofer M, Guo Z, Ruegg R, Vogt P, Korom S, Boehler A. Extracorporal photosensitation in
bleomycin‐induced lung injury decreases IL‐10 protein levels in BAL but not the level of inflammation.
Eur Respir J 2005; 26(Suppl 49): 82s. Abstract
Eich C, Speich R, Russi EW, Weder W, Boehler A. Hypogammaglobulinemia after lung transplantation.
Proc Am Thorac Soc 2005; 2: A416. Abstract

Guo Z, Remund K, Rechsteiner T, Vogt P, Boehler A. Administration of recombinant keratinocyte
growth factor in an animal model of bronchiolitis obliterans. Proc Am Thorac Soc 2005; 2: A415.
Abstract
Remund K, Guo Z, Hofer M, Rechsteiner T, Vogt P, Russi EW, Boehler A. Clarithromycin has a
preventive effect on chronic graft rejection by downregulation of innate immunity and mesenchymal
growth. J Heart Lung Transplant 2005; 24: S144. Abstract
Irani S, Hofer M, Hess T, Gaspert A, Russi EW, Boehler A. Endobronchial ultrasonography for the
characterization of bronchial mural structures in lung transplant recipients. Eur Respir J 2004;
24(Suppl 48): 465s. Abstract
Remund K, Guo Z, Hofer M, Rechsteiner T, Vogt P, Russi EW, Boehler A. Clarithromycin has a
preventive effect on chronic graft rejection. Eur Respir J 2004; 24(Suppl 48): 465s. Abstract
Eich C, Bossart W, Speich R, Russi EW, Boehler A. Quantitative PCR for early detection of
cytomegalovirus after lung transplantation. Eur Respir J 2004; 24(Suppl 48): 178s. Abstract
Adams H, Hofer M, Gaspert A, Vogt P, Weder W, Russi EW, Boehler A. CD3 positive lymphocytic
bronchiolitis in endstage alpha‐1 antitrypsin deficiency emphysema. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2004;
169: A857. Abstract
Hofer M, Rechsteiner T, Russi EW, Boehler A. Longitudinal study of inflammatory markers in breath
concensate of patients after lung transplantation. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2004; 169: A825.
Abstract
Korom S, Eich C, Lardinois D, Hillinger S, Speich R, Boehler A, Weder W. Bronchial anastomosis after
lung transplantation: are complications avoidable? Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2004; 169: A95.
Abstract
Guo Z, Remund K, Rechsteiner T, Vogt P, Boehler A. Keratinocyte growth factor receptor gene
expression and airway rejection in an animal model of bronchiolitis obliterans. Am J Respir Crit Care
Med 2004; 169: A97. Abstract
Remund K, Guo Z, Rechsteiner T, Vogt P, Russi EW, Boehler A. Allograft rejection is paralleled by
downregulation of gene expression of keratinocyte growth factor in a model of airway
transplantation in rats. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2004; 169: A98. Abstract
Hofer M, Rechsteiner T, Speich R, Boehler A. TNF‐alpha in breath condensate of patients after lung
transplantation. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2004; 169: A101. Abstract
Irani S, Eich C, Gaspert A, Vogt P, Russi EW, Boehler A. Different inflammation patterns in allogeneic
and autologous tissue of lung transplant recipients. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2004; 169: A272.
Abstract
Eich C, Speich R, Russi EW, Weder W, Boehler A. Colonic complications in lung transplant recipients.
Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2004; 169: A96. Abstract
Eich C, Speich R, Russi EW, Weder W, Boehler A. Skin diseases after lung transplantation. J Heart Lung
Transplant 2004; 23: S145. Abstract
Guo Z, Remund K, Rechsteiner T, Vogt P, Boehler A. Keratinocyte growth factor receptor gene
expression and airway rejection in an animal model of bronchiolitis obliterans. Swiss Med Forum
2004; 134(Suppl 139): S9. Abstract
Remund K, Guo Z, Rechsteiner T, Vogt P, Russi EW, Boehler A. The strength of immunosuppression is
paralleled by gene expression of keratinocyte growth factor in a model of airway transplantation in
rats. Swiss Med Forum 2004; 134 (Suppl 139): S5. Abstract
Hofer M, Rechsteiner T, Speich R, Russi EW, Boehler A. TNF‐alpha in breath condensate of patients
after lung transplantation. Swiss Med Forum 2004; 134(Suppl 139): S24. Abstract
Irani S, Eich C, Gaspert A, Vogt P, Russi EW, Boehler A. Different inflammation patterns in allogeneic
and autologous tissue of lung transplant recipients. Swiss Med Forum 2004; 134(Suppl 13): S24.
Abstract

Eich C, Speich R, Russi EW, Weder W, Boehler A. Colonic complications in lung transplant recipients.
Swiss Med Forum 2004; 134(Suppl 139): S23. Abstract
Eich C, Speich R, Russi EW, Weder W, Nestle FO, Boehler A. Skin diseases after lung transplantation.
Swiss Med Forum 2004; 134(Suppl 139): S23. Abstract
Schmid C, Naef R, Speich R, Boehler A. Addition of inhaled fluticasone propionate to systemic
immunosuppression after lung transplantation: Cushing's syndrome in patients on itraconazole
comedication. Transplantation 2003; 76: 263‐264. Letter to the Editor
Hofer M, Rechsteiner T, Russi EW, Boehler A. IL‐6 polymorphism (‐174 C/G) and onset of bronchiolitis
obliterans syndrome after lung transplantation. Eur Respir J 2003; 22(Suppl 45): 201s. Abstract
Remund K, Guo Z, Rechsteiner T, Vogt P, Sandera P, Russi EW, Boehler A. Influence of recipient age
on airway obliteration after tracheal allotransplantation in mice. Eur Respir J 2003; 22(Suppl 45):
328s. Abstract
Eich C, Speich R, Irani S, Russi EW, Weder W, Boehler A. Expression of Interleukin‐8, Interferon‐
gamma, and TNF‐alpha in surveillance bronchoscopies after lung transplantation. Eur Respir J 2003;
22(Suppl 45): 328s. Abstract
Remund K, Rechsteiner T, Vogt P, Russi EW, Boehler A. Evidence for additional immunsuppressive
effects of coadministration of the antibiotic ciprofloxacin and the immunosuppressive drug
cyclosporin. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2003; 167: A248. Abstract
Eich C, Speich R, Russi EW, Weder W, Nestle FO, Boehler A. Extracorporeal photopheresis in lung
transplant recipients. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2003; 167: A610. Abstract
Hofer M, Rechsteiner T, Naef R, Speich R, Boehler A. Inflammatory markers in BAL and breath
condensate early and late after lung transplantation. J Heart Lung Transplant 2003; 22: S188.
Abstract
Hofer M, Naef R, Schmid C, Russi EW, Weder W, Speich R, Boehler A. Lung transplantation in cystic
fibrosis: a 10‐year experience. Swiss Med Forum 2003; 133(Suppl 135): S23. Abstract
Remund K, Rechsteiner T, Vogt P, Russi EW, Boehler A. Ciprofloxacin has a preventive effect on early
phase of graft rejection. Swiss Med Forum 2003; 133(Suppl 135): S3. Abstract
Fiechter B, Naef R, Knols R, Beer C, Beeler R, Uebelhart D, Boehler A. Physical performance and
quality of life in lung transplant recipients: effects of a 3‐month training program. Swiss Med Forum
2003; 133(Suppl 135): S4. Abstract
Eich C, Speich R, Russi EW, Weder W, Nestle FO, Boehler A. Extracorporeal photopheresis in lung
transplant recipients. Swiss Med Forum 2003; 133(Suppl 135): S23. Abstract
Hofer M, Rechsteiner T, Naef R, Speich R, Boehler A. Inflammatory markers in BAL and breath
condensate early and late after lung transplantation. Swiss Med Forum 2003; 133(Suppl 135): S3.
Abstract
Remund K, Rechsteiner T, Vogt P, Russi EW, Boehler A. Ciprofloxacin‐induced attenuation of airway
obliteration after tracheal transplatation is paralleled by downregulation of interferon‐gamma. Eur
Respir J 2002; 20(Suppl 38): 564s. Abstract
Naef R, Rentsch K, Minder S, Russi EW, Speich R, Boehler A. Comedication with ciprofloxacin does not
change pharmacokinetics of mycophenolic acid after lung transplantation. Eur Respir J 2002;
20(Suppl 38): 349s. Abstract
Remund K, Vogt P, Russi EW, Boehler A. Influence of ciprofloxacin on airway oliteration after tracheal
transplantation. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2002; 165: B12. Abstract
Hofer M, Naef R, Russi EW, Boehler A. FEV1

Naef R, Minder S, Hofer M, Speich R, Schmid C, Boehler A. Increased systemic levels of inhaled
fluticasone in lung transplant recipients with itraconazole comedication. Am J Respir Crit Care Med
2002; 165: A391. Abstract
Hofer M, Rechsteiner T, Naef R, Speich R, Boehler A. Predictive value of LTB4 in breath condensate in
patients after lung transplantation. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2002; 165: A241. Abstract
Hofer M, Rechsteiner T, Seifert B, Weder W, Russi EW, Boehler A. TNF‐alpha promoter polymorphism
and pulmonary function test in the first three months after lung transplantation. Am J Respir Crit
Care Med 2002; 165: A242. Abstract
Hofer M, Rechsteiner T, Naef R, Speich R, Boehler A. Inflammatory markers in exhaled breath
condensate and bronchoalveolar lavage in patients after lung transplantation. J Heart Lung
Transplant 2002; 21: A146. Abstract
Tutic M, Dutly A, Boehler A, Speich R, Russi EW, Weder W. Lung volume reduction surgery as an
alternative to lung transplantation. Swiss Med Forum 2002; (Suppl 7): 7s. Abstract
Naef R, Minder S, Hofer M, Speich R, Schmid C, Boehler A. Increased systemic effects of inhaled
fluticasone in lung transplant recipients with itraconazol comedication. Swiss Med Forum 2002:
(Suppl 7): 6s. Abstract
Hofer M, Rechsteiner T, Naef R, Speich R, Boehler A. Inflammatory markers in exhaled breath
condensate and bronchoalveolar lavage in patients after lung transplantation. Swiss Med Forum
2002: (Suppl 7): 13s. Abstract
Remund K, Vogt P, Russi EW, Boehler A. Influence of ciprofloxacin on airway oliteration after tracheal
transplantation. Swiss Med Forum 2002: (Suppl 7): 5s. Abstract
Hofer M, Rechsteiner T, Seifert B, Weder W, Russi EW, Boehler A. TNF‐alpha promoter polymorphism
and pulmonary function early after lung transplantation. Swiss Med Forum 2002; (Suppl 7): 5s.
Abstract
Bloch KE, Weder W, Boehler A, Russi EW. Surgical lung volume reduction in endstage lung disease
with severe airflow obstruction/ hyperinflation due to constrictive bronchiolitis. Eur Respir J 2001;
18(Suppl 33): 457s. Abstract
Hofer M, Rechsteiner T, Becher G, Rothe M, Speich R, Russi EW, Boehler A. Leukotriene B4 in exhaled
breath condensate of patients after lung transplantation. Eur Respir J 2001; 18(Suppl 33): 297s.
Abstract
Hofer M, Bossart W, Naef R, Speich R, Russi EW, Boehler A. Influenza vaccination after lung
transplantation: does nasal application improve immunological response? Eur Respir J 2001; 18(Suppl
33): 179s. Abstract
Senn B, Dutly A, Naef R, Speich R, Weder W, Boehler A. A single center, prospective, randomized trial
of basiliximab versus ATG induction therapy in lung transplantation. Eur Respir J 2001; 18(Suppl 33):
179s. Abstract
Hofer M, Rechsteiner T, Becher G, Rothe M, Speich R, Russi EW, Boehler A. Leukotriene B4 in exhaled
breath condensate: impact of different breathing conditions during sampling. Eur Respir J 2001;
18(Suppl 33): 165s. Abstract
Hess T, Hofer M, Gaspert A, Speich R, Russi EW, Boehler A. Endobronchial ultrasonography for the
determination of bronchial mural structures. Eur Respir J 2001; 18(Suppl 33): 5s. Abstract
Hofer M, Gaspert A, Vogt P, Georgescu C, Weder W, Russi EW, Boehler A. Small Airway Disease in
Endstage Emphysema due to Alpha‐1Antitrypsin Deficiency. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2001; 163:
A75. Abstract
Hofer M, Popow W, Speich R, Weder W, Russi EW, Boehler A. The Role of Exhaled NO in the
Management following Lung Transplantation: A Prospective Evaluation. Am J Respir Crit Care Med
2001; 163: A330. Abstract

Inci I, Dutly A, Inci D, Boehler A, Weder W. Recipient treatment with trimetazidine improves graft
function and protects the energy status after lung transplantation. J Heart Lung Transplant 2001; 20:
153‐154. Abstract
Hess T, Hofer M, Gaspert A, Speich R, Russi EW, Boehler A. Endobronchial Ultrasonography for the
Determination of Bronchial Mural Structures. Swiss Med Forum 2001; March(Suppl 1): 19S. Abstract
Hofer M, Gaspert A, Vogt P, Georgescu C, Weder W, Russi EW, Boehler A. Small Airway Disease in
Endstage Emphysema due to Alpha‐1Antitrypsin Deficiency. Swiss Med Forum 2001; March(Suppl 1):
13S. Abstract
Bloch K, Boehler A, Russi EW, Weder W. Surgical Lung Volume Reduction in Endstage Lung Disease
with Severe Airflow Obstruction/ Hyperinflation due to Bronchiolitis. Swiss Med Forum 2001;
March(Suppl 1): 9S. Abstract
Naef R, Hofer M, Senn B, Weder W, Russi EW, Speich R, Boehler A. Quality of Life in Patients
following Lung Transplantation for Cystic Fibrosis. Swiss Med Forum 2001; March(Suppl 1): 8S.
Abstract
Hofer M, Popow W, Speich R, Weder W, Russi EW, Boehler A. The Role of Exhaled NO in the
Management following Lung Transplantation: A Prospective Evaluation. Swiss Med Forum 2001;
March(Suppl 1): 4S. Abstract
Boehler A, Naef R, Hofer M, Senn B, Dutly A, Russi EW, Weder W, Speich R. Lung Transplantation for
Cystic Fibrosis: The Zurich Experience 1992‐2000. Swiss Med Forum 2001; March(Suppl 1): 3S.
Abstract
Koller M, Koch F, Vogt P, Kuendig T, Nestle F, Boehler A. Extracorporeal photochemotherapy
attenuates post‐transplant airway obliteration in an animal model of bronchiolitis obliterans. Eur
Respir J 2000; 16(Suppl 31): 511s. Abstract
Speich R, Boehler A, Zalunardo M, Stocker R, Russi EW, Weder W. Improved results after lung
transplantation ‐ have we entered a new era? Eur Respir J 2000; 16(Suppl 31): 311s. Abstract
Speich R, Weder W, Dutly A, Naef R, Boehler A. Tolerability and efficacy of conventional amphotericin
B in lung transplant recipients administered by a 24‐hour infusion. Eur Respir J 2000; 16(Suppl 31):
311s. Abstract
Achermann E, Naef R, Speich R, Fattinger K, Wuthrich RP, Ambuehl P, Weder W, Boehler A.
Cyclosporine A monitoring in lung transplant recipients with itraconazole comedication: Is limited
sampling AUC superior to trough levels? Eur Respir J 2000; 16(Suppl 31): 312s. Abstract
Koller M, Koch F, Vogt P, Kuendig T, Nestle F, Boehler A. Extracorporeal photochemotherapy
attenuates post‐transplant airway obliteration in an animal model of bronchiolitis obliterans. Schweiz
Med Wochenschr 2000; 130(Suppl 118): 22s. Abstract
Speich R, Boehler A, Zalunardo M, Stocker R, Russi EW, Weder W. Verbesserte Resultate nach
Lungentransplantation ‐ eine neue Aera? Schweiz Med Wochenschr 2000; 130(Suppl 118): 22s.
Abstract
Speich R, Weder W, Dutly A, Naef R, Boehler A. Verträglichkeit und Wirksamkeit von
konventionellem, über 24 Stunden verabreichtem Amphotericin B nach Lungentransplantation.
Schweiz Med Wochenschr 2000; 130(Suppl 118): 25s. Abstract
Achermann E, Naef R, Speich R, Fattinger K, Wuthrich RP, Ambuehl P, Weder W, Boehler A.
Cyclosporine A monitoring in lung transplant recipients with itraconazole comedication: Is limited
sampling AUC superior to trough levels? Schweiz Med Wochenschr 2000; 130(Suppl 118): 25s.
Abstract
Schoch OD, Koller M, Schanz U, Russi EW, Boehler A. Differential expression of BAL and serum
chemokines in pulmonary alveolar proteinosis treated with GM‐CSF. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2000;
161: A886. Abstract
Boehler A, Sandera P, Hillinger S, Schmid RA, Eugster HP, Speich R, Russi EW, Weder W, Fontana A.
Prevention of post‐transplant airway obliteration in knock out mice: inhibition of TNF‐alpha alone as

effective as combined inhibition of TNF‐alpha, TNF‐beta, and IL‐6. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2000;
161: A508. Abstract
Sandera P, Schmid RA, Eugster HP, Hillinger S, Speich R, Russi EW, Weder W, Fontana A, Boehler A.
Combined inhibition of TNF‐alpha, TNF‐beta, and IL‐6 abolishes post‐transplant airway obliteration in
knock out mice. J Heart Lung Transplant 2000; 19: A262. Abstract
Ritscher D, Speich R, Naef R, Russi EW, Weder W, Bossart W, Michel D, Mertens T, Boehler A. UL97‐
Mutation in lung‐transplant recipients during prolonged CMV prophylaxis with oral ganciclovir.
Schweiz Med Wochenschr 1999; 129(Suppl 107): 12s. Abstract
Schoch OD, Laube I, Russi EW, Weder W, Speich R, Boehler A. High incidence of symptomatic
osteonecrosis in cystic fibrosis patients after lung transplantation. Schweiz Med Wochenschr 1999;
129(Suppl 107): 12s. Abstract
Laube I, Schoch OD, Holzmann D, Russi EW, Weder W, Speich R, Boehler A. Beneficial effect of
endoscopic sinus surgery in cystic fibrosis patients after lung transplantation. Schweiz Med
Wochenschr 1999; 129(Suppl 107): 13s. Abstract
Boehler A, Chamberlain D, Bai X, Xing Z, Liu M, Jordana M, Gauldie J, Slutsky AS, Keshavjee S. IL‐10
gene transfer downregulates allograft tracheal transplant induced IL‐2 gene expression. Schweiz Med
Wochenschr 1999; 129(Suppl 107): 8s. Abstract
Schoch OD, Koller M, Schanz U, Seymour J, Russi EW, Boehler A. GM‐CSF treatment of pulmonary
alveolar proteinosis is associated with correction of functional defects in alveolar macrophages. Eur
Respir J 1999; 14(Suppl 30): 235s. Abstract
Ritscher D, Speich R, Naef R, Russi EW, Weder W, Bossart W, Michel D, Mertens T, Boehler A. UL97‐
Mutation in lung‐transplant recipients during prolonged CMV prophylaxis with oral ganciclovir. Eur
Respir J 1999; 14(Suppl 30): 319s. Abstract
Schoch OD, Laube I, Russi EW, Weder W, Speich R, Boehler A. High incidence of symptomatic
osteonecrosis in cystic fibrosis patients after lung transplantation. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 1999;
159: A538. Abstract
Laube I, Schoch OD, Holzmann D, Russi EW, Weder W, Speich R, Boehler A. Beneficial effect of
endoscopic sinus surgery in cystic fibrosis patients after lung transplantation. Am J Respir Crit Care
Med 1999; 159: A54. Abstract
Boehler A, Chamberlain D, Bai X, Xing Z, Liu M, Jordana M, Gauldie J, Slutsky AS, Keshavjee S. IL‐10
gene transfer downregulates allograft tracheal transplant induced IL‐2 gene expression. Am J Respir
Crit Care Med 1999; 159: A275. Abstract
Schmid R, Boehler A, Hillinger S, Speich R, Russi EW, Weder W. Bronchial anastomotic complications
following lung transplantation ‐ still a major cause of morbidity? Schweiz Med Wochenschr 1998;
128(Suppl 95): 14S. Abstract
Boehler A, Bai X, Liu M, Cassivi S, Slutsky AS, Keshavjee S. Early upregulation of macrophage
inflammatory protein‐2 (MIP‐2) after airway transplantation. Schweiz Med Wochenschr 1998;
128(Suppl 95): 11S. Abstract
Boehler A, Speich R, Russi EW, Weder W. International survey on lung transplantation in
lymphangioleiomyomatosis: an 1997 update. Schweiz Med Wochenschr 1998; 128(Suppl 95): 14S.
Abstract
Boehler A, Bai X, Liu M, Slutsky AS, Keshavjee S. Differential expression of C‐C and C‐X‐C chemokines
in post‐transplant airway obliteration. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 1998; 157: A757. Abstract
Boehler A, Bai X, Liu M, Cassivi S, Slutsky AS, Keshavjee S. Early upregulation of macrophage
inflammatory protein‐2 (MIP‐2) after airway transplantation. J Heart Lung Transplant 1998; 17: A133.
Abstract
Gaspert A, Hailemariam S, Boehler A, Speich R, Weder W, Vogt P. Biopsien von Lungentransplantaten
‐ Zuercher Erfahrungen 1992‐1997. Schweiz Med Wochenschr 1997; 127: 1764. Abstract

Boehler A, Chamberlain D, Xing Z, Liu M, Slutsky AS, Jordana M, Gauldie J, Keshavjee S. Adenoviral‐
mediated IL‐10 gene transfer attenuates post‐transplant fibrous airway obliteration in an animal
model for bronchiolitits obliterans. Eur Respir J 1997; 10(Suppl 25): 18s. Abstract
Thurnheer R, Boehler A, Vogt P, Weder W, Speich R. The efficacy and cost‐effectiveness of oral
ganciclovir in the prophylaxis of CMV disease after lung transplantation. Eur Respir J 1997; 10(Suppl
25): 367s. Abstract
Boehler A, Liu M, Bai X, Slutsky AS, Keshavjee S. Tracheal allograft‐induced persistent gene
expression of Th1‐type cytokines. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 1997; 155: A273. Abstract
Boehler A, Chamberlain D, Kesten S, Keshavjee S. Lymphocytic airway infiltration as a precursor of
obliterative airway disease in an animal model for bronchiolitis obliterans after lung transplantation.
Eur Respir J 1996; 9(Suppl 23): 30. Abstract
Boehler A, Vogt P, Zollinger A, Weder W, Speich R: Prospective study of the value of regular
transbronchial lung biopsy in the management of lung transplant recipients. Am J Crit Care Resp Dis
1996; 153: A152. Abstract
Hauser M, Boehler A, Speich R, Hagspiel KD, Weder W, Marincek B. Imaging findings after lung
transplantation. Eur Radiol 1995; 5: S347. Abstract
Boehler A, Speich R, Russi EW, Weder W. Lung Transplantation for Lymphangioleiomyomatosis:
Follow‐up of 21 Cases in a Retrospective Multicenter Study. Eur Respir J 1995; 8(Suppl 19): 450.
Abstract
Boehler A, Speich R, Russi EW, Meyenberger C, Weder W. Pneumatosis intestinalis and active
cytomegaloviral infection after lung transplantation. Chest 1995; 107: 582‐583. Letter to the Editor
Boehler A, Schwarz A, Speich R, Weder W, Vogt P, Knoblauch A, Russi EW.
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis: Clinical course in 7 patients, 4 after single lung transplantation. Eur
Respir J 1994; 7(Suppl 18): 102s. Abstract
Maggiorini M, Boehler A, Baumann PC, Turina M, Follath F. Pseudosepsissyndrom nach
Herzoperation. Schweiz Med Wochenschr 1994; 124(Suppl 59): 31. Abstract
Boehler A, Vogt P, Zollinger A, Weder W, Speich R. Der Stellenwert der transbronchialen
Lungenbiopsie in der Nachbetreuung von Patienten nach Lungentransplantation. Schweiz Med
Wochenschr 1994; 124(Suppl 58): 9. Abstract
Boehler, Schwarz A, Speich R, Weder W. Vogt P, Knoblauch A, Russi EW (1994) Die
Lymphangioleiomyomatose: Verlauf von 7 Fällen. Schweiz Med Wochenschr 1994; 124(Suppl. 58): 16.
Abstract