Donor Selection, Management, and Procurement for Lung Transplantation
Lung transplantation is a life-saving procedure in patients with end-stage lung disease. However, it inherently depends on the availability of donor organs. The selection of suitable lungs for transplantation, management of donors to minimize further injury and improve organ function, and safe pr...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Korean Society for Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery
2022-08-01
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| Series: | Journal of Chest Surgery |
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| Summary: | Lung transplantation is a life-saving procedure in patients with end-stage lung disease.
However, it inherently depends on the availability of donor organs. The selection of suitable
lungs for transplantation, management of donors to minimize further injury and improve
organ function, and safe procurement remain critical for successful transplantation.
In this review, we provide an update on the current understanding of donor selection,
management, and lung procurement. |
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| ISSN: | 2765-1606 2765-1614 |