Transplantation of lungs after ex vivo reconditioning in a patient on semi-elective long-term veno-arterial extracorporeal life support

We present the case of a 41-year old patient suffering from end-stage pulmonary hypertension secondary to veno-occlusive disease who underwent implantation of a veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenator as a bridge to lung transplantation (LTx) due to significant deterioration of myocardial p...

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Published in:European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery 2014-02, Vol.45 (2), p.389-390
Main Authors: García Sáez, Diana, Zych, Bartlomiej, Mohite, Prashant N., Simon, Andre R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation - methods
Female
Humans
Lung Transplantation - methods
Transplantation Conditioning - methods
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Summary:We present the case of a 41-year old patient suffering from end-stage pulmonary hypertension secondary to veno-occlusive disease who underwent implantation of a veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenator as a bridge to lung transplantation (LTx) due to significant deterioration of myocardial pump and liver function. After 33 days on support, lungs with extended donor criteria were offered. Owing to the deteriorating clinical condition of the patient, the lungs were assessed using our ex vivo lung perfusion system. After reconditioning of the graft, a bilateral LTx was performed.
ISSN:1010-7940
1873-734X
DOI:10.1093/ejcts/ezt294