Ischemia of the lung causes extensive long-term pulmonary injury: an experimental study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Lung ischemia-reperfusion injury (LIRI) is suggested to be a major risk factor for development of primary acute graft failure (PAGF) following lung transplantation, although other factors have been found to interplay with LIRI. The q...

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Main Authors: Lachmann Burkhard, Lambrecht Bart N, den Bakker Michael A, Haitsma Jack J, Kluin Jolanda, van der Kaaij Niels P, de Bruin Ron WF, Bogers Ad JJC
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-03-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/9/1/28