| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9945512 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2005 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The alternate list patients demonstrated comparable survival with standard list patients, but did exhibit more ventilatory dependence and sternal wound infections. More than half of alternate list donor organs in the future could be considered for standard list candidates as well. Use of the alternate list reinforces the assertion that, even today, our donor criteria remain too stringent.
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Authors
Jonathan M. MD, Mark J. MD, MS, Kim M. RN, Donna M. MD, Aftab R. MD, Jen M. BA, Pamela A. BA, Sean P. MD, Niloo M. MD, Yoshifumi MD, PhD,