Normothermic Regional Perfusion—The Next Frontier in Organ Transplants?
Robert D. Truog, Andrew Flescher, Keren Ladin
Abstract
This Viewpoint examines an approach known as normothermic regional perfusion, involving use of ECMO to restore perfusion to internal organs in situ before they are removed from a deceased donor.
Topics & Concepts
MedicinePerfusionMachine perfusionFrontierIntensive care medicineSurgeryCardiologyTransplantationLawLiver transplantationPolitical scienceOrgan Donation and TransplantationOrgan Transplantation Techniques and OutcomesRenal and Vascular Pathologies