Ex‐vivo lung perfusion
D Van Raemdonck, A Neyrinck, M Cypel… - Transplant …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
D Van Raemdonck, A Neyrinck, M Cypel, S Keshavjee
Transplant International, 2015•Wiley Online LibraryThis review outlines the new and promising technique of ex vivo lung perfusion and its
clinical potential to increase the number of transplantable lungs and to improve the early
and late outcome after transplantation. The rationale, the experimental background, the
technique and protocols, and available devices for ex vivo lung perfusion are discussed.
The current clinical experience worldwide and ongoing clinical trials are reviewed.
clinical potential to increase the number of transplantable lungs and to improve the early
and late outcome after transplantation. The rationale, the experimental background, the
technique and protocols, and available devices for ex vivo lung perfusion are discussed.
The current clinical experience worldwide and ongoing clinical trials are reviewed.
Summary
This review outlines the new and promising technique of ex vivo lung perfusion and its clinical potential to increase the number of transplantable lungs and to improve the early and late outcome after transplantation. The rationale, the experimental background, the technique and protocols, and available devices for ex vivo lung perfusion are discussed. The current clinical experience worldwide and ongoing clinical trials are reviewed.
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