DCD and DBD lung transplantation optimized by ex vivo perfusion: What to do when the pump fails

We describe a case of successfully ex vivo treated and transplanted human lung allografts.MethodsDonor human lungs were assessed using ex vivo, our trouble shooting protocol allowed safe recovery.ResultsWe successfully implanted our ex vivo treated organs.

Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - November 4, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: April A. Grant, Shivang Bhakta, Nicholas Brozzi, Andrew Talon, Alan Klima, Alejandro Duenas, David Galbut, Matthias Loebe, Ali Ghodsizad Tags: NEW TECHNOLOGIES Source Type: research