Validation of an EVLP Perfusate Diagnostic Test for the Prediction of Lung Transplant Outcomes

Ex vivo lung perfusion (EVLP) has become an invaluable tool in clinical lung transplantation (LTx). EVLP has enabled the assessment and rescue of donor organs that would have otherwise been discarded for LTx; however, determining which marginal organs are suitable for transplant remains challenging and relies largely on clinical assessment expertise. To this end, we describe our efforts to develop and validate a perfusate-based diagnostic test that will assist transplant teams in the EVLP decision-making process.
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Tags: 107 Source Type: research