World’s first en bloc heart-lung transplantation using the paragonix lungguard donor preservation system

Abstract We present the first en bloc heart-lung donor transplant procurement using the Paragonix LUNGguard™ donor preservation system. This system offers reliable static hypothermic conditions designed to prevent major complications such as cold ischemic injury, uneven cooling and physical damage....

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Main Authors: Daniel Neto, Brandon Guenthart, Yasuhiro Shudo, Maria E. Currie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-04-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-023-02281-7