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Lung transplantation following death by drowning: a review of the current literature. Clinical transplantation Pasupneti, S., Patel, K., Mooney, J. J., Chhatwani, L., Dhillon, G., Weill, D. 2016; 30 (10): 1195-1197

Abstract

While multiple donor characteristics have been cited as ideal for lung transplantation, there are minimal widely accepted exclusion criteria. One criterion that many centers view with hesitation is death by drowning. However, recent literature suggests such donors may result in acceptable outcomes following transplation. This review highlights a case of a patient who underwent successful bilateral lung transplant from a donor following a drowning event. A review of the current literature is presented, concluding with a new proposed set of favorable donor criteria following death by drowning. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

View details for DOI 10.1111/ctr.12822

View details for PubMedID 27447443