Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2979003 | The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | 2016 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
In this lung-edema model, EVLP reconditioning with hyperoncotic solution did not affect the degree of lung edema. HF during EVLP increased perfusate oncotic pressure, decreased lung weight with beneficial effects on compliance, but did not improve lung oxygenation capacity.
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Authors
Tobias MD, Christoffer MS, Andreas MD, PhD, Carl-Johan MD, Martin MD, PhD, Sven-Erik MD, PhD, Göran MD, PhD,