Which strategy is better for lung transplantation: Cardiopulmonary bypass or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation?

Conclusions: Off-pump techniques are standard, but ECMO's role is expanding. Despite advantages, careful ECMO management is crucial due to hidden risks and costs. Future research should focus on refining ECMO use and monitoring to improve outcomes, emphasizing individualized approaches for LT recipients.PMID:38557237 | DOI:10.1177/02676591241242018

Source: Perfusion - April 1, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Jianbao Yang Xinling Xie Jian Li Yongnan Li Bin Li Cheng Wang Peng Jiang Source Type: research