Abstract
The scarcity of multiple-organ donors for perfused organ transplantation requires cooperation between various transplanting teams to maximize organ retrieval. We have developed a technique for the extraction of a cardiac and separate pulmonary graft from the same donor. These grafts can then be successfully implanted into two separate recipients. Our experience with 9 successful extractions and implantations is recorded.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 356-359 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Annals of Thoracic Surgery |
Volume | 46 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 1988 |