Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2883356 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2006 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Rat lungs are suitable for transplant after ex-vivo perfusion and ventilation. This model closely mimics methods used to evaluate the function of lungs retrieved from human non-heart-beating donors and can economically evaluate ex-vivo therapies for lungs retrieved from non-heart-beating donors.
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Authors
Hidetoshi MD, PhD, Mayura PhD, William K. MD, PhD, Thomas M. MD, MS,