The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Nov 2024
Lung Transplantation After Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion in High-Risk Recipients: A Propensity Matched Analysis of a National Database.
We report outcomes associated with ex vivo lung perfusion (EVLP) lungs in high-risk lung transplant recipients utilizing a national database. ⋯ EVLP lungs were associated with higher rates of postoperative acute kidney injury and portable EVLP was associated with shorter survival in high-risk lung transplant recipients. However, given the high waitlist mortality in this candidate population, EVLP lungs should still be considered an alternative.