| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2876498 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2011 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation as a bridge to lung transplantation is associated with higher perioperative mortality but acceptable mid-term survival in carefully selected patients. Late allograft function did not differ in patients who received ECMO support before lung transplant from those who did not receive ECMO.
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Authors
Christian A. MD, Rodolfo V. MD, Diana MPH, BSN, Jay K. MD, Maria M. MD, Norihisa MD, PhD, Joseph M. MD, Penny L. MD, Arthur J. MD, Yoshiya MD, PhD,