Bridge to Lung Transplantation by Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Lesson Learned on the First Four Cases

Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is the only therapeutic option for patients with ventilation-refractory hypercapnia while awaiting lung transplantation. Moreover, there is increasing success using ECMO for definitive respiratory failure in formerly healthy patients. This report d...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Transplantation proceedings 2010-05, Vol.42 (4), p.1259-1261
Hauptverfasser:	Nosotti, M, Rosso, L, Palleschi, A, Lissoni, A, Crotti, S, Marenghi, C, Colombo, C, Costantini, D, Santambrogio, L
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Biological and medical sciences Cystic Fibrosis - therapy Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation - utilization Fatal Outcome Female Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Fundamental immunology Humans Lung Transplantation Male Medical sciences Middle Aged Pulmonary Fibrosis - therapy Surgery Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases Tissue, organ and graft immunology Treatment Outcome Waiting Lists Young Adult
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