| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2875996 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2012 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
This growing experience suggests that recipient survival and early graft function using DCD lungs is excellent and has occurred without significant adjustment of procurement, preservation, or implantation protocols. Concerns over diminished organ quality are unfounded, and use of DCD lungs should be expanded.
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Authors
David P. MD, Chase R. BS, Sudish C. MD, PhD, Nakul MD, Christopher CCEMT-P, Marie M. DO, Gösta B. MD, PhD,