Comparison of lung preservation solutions in human lungs using an ex vivo lung perfusion experimental model

Comparison of lung preservation solutions in human lungs using an ex vivo lung perfusion experimental model

OBJECTIVE: Experimental studies on lung preservation have always been performed using animal models. We present ex vivo lung perfusion as a new model for the study of lung preservation. Using human lungs instead of animal models may bring the results of experimental studies closer to what could be e...

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Main Authors: Israel L. Medeiros, Paulo M. Pêgo-Fernandes, Alessandro W. Mariani, Flávio G. Fernandes, Fernando V. Unterpertinger, Mauro Canzian, Fabio B. Jatene
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier España 2012-09-01
Series:Clinics
Subjects:
Lung Transplantation
Organ Preservation
Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1807-59322012000900019

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