Open AccessEarly lung retrieval from traumatic brain-dead donors does not compromise outcomes following lung transplantation
Author(s) -
Paula Moreno,
Antonio Álvarez,
J. Illana,
D. Espinosa,
C. Baamonde,
F. Cerezo,
Francisco Javier Algar Algar,
A. Salvatierra
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
european journal of cardio-thoracic surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.303
H-Index - 133
eISSN - 1873-734X
pISSN - 1010-7940
DOI - 10.1093/ejcts/ezt033
Subject(s) - medicine , lung transplantation , perioperative , bronchiectasis , lung , transplantation , intensive care unit , surgery , cystic fibrosis , anesthesia
To determine whether lung retrieval from traumatic donors performed within 24 h of brain death has a negative impact on early graft function and survival after lung transplantation (LT), when compared with those retrieved after 24 h.
Accelerating Research
Robert Robinson Avenue,
Oxford Science Park, Oxford
OX4 4GP, United Kingdom
Address
John Eccles HouseRobert Robinson Avenue,
Oxford Science Park, Oxford
OX4 4GP, United Kingdom