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Ann Thorac Surg 2003;76:252
© 2003 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Original article: general thoracic

Invited commentary

Joshua R. Sonett, MDa

a Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, 161 Fort Washington Avenue, Room 310, New York, NY 10032, USA

e-mail: js2106@columbia.edu

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Steen and colleagues present a very well documented animal study investigating their group’s methods to functionally assess the viability of lungs donated by nonheartbeating donors. The rigorous and meticulous protocol presented and the group’s successful use of this technique in a human case support the continued study and possible wide application of these protocols. However, the application of ex vivo testing and preservation of nonheartbeating donor lungs to other institutions and the ability of other institutions to support these services may . . . [Full Text of this Article]






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