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Organ assessment and repair centers: The future of transplantation is near

Author(s) -

Bryan A. Whitson,

Sylvester M. Black

Publication year - 2014

Publication title -

world journal of transplantation

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

ISSN - 2220-3230

DOI - 10.5500/wjt.v4.i2.40

Subject(s) - organ transplantation , transplantation , solid organ , medicine , organ donation , ex vivo , intensive care medicine , surgery , in vivo , biology , microbiology and biotechnology

Solid organ transplantation is limited by suitable donor organ availability and the geographic limitations that lead to prolonged ischemic times. Ex vivo organ perfusion is an evolving technology that enables assessment of organ function prior to transplantation. As a byproduct, overall out of body organ times are able to be extended. The future implications organ assessment and repair centers utilizing this technology are discussed.

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