Elective Cardiopulmonary Bypass for Lung Transplantation: Is It Safer Than We Think

The use of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) during lung transplantation is controversial. CPB can offer improved visualization, better control of central vasculature, and possibly faster operations. Opponents argue the use of CPB results in higher transfusion requirements, increased rates of primary graft dysfunction (PGD), and more complications such as stroke, acute kidney injury (AKI) and renal failure requiring hemodialysis. In the fall of 2020 our program transitioned to performing all lung transplants on CPB.
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Tags: (920) Source Type: research