The European artificial organ scene: present status

Artif Organs. 2005 Jun;29(6):498-506. doi: 10.1111/j.1525-1594.2005.29079.x.

Abstract

This article summarizes the current evolutions regarding artificial organs in Europe. The review emanates from the activities by four of the work groups of the European Society for Artificial Organs (ESAO) and is essentially based on the reports by these work groups at the latest ESAO meeting in Warsaw, Poland (2004). The topics are: apheresis, heart support, liver support, uremic toxins.

MeSH terms

  • Artificial Organs*
  • Blood Component Removal
  • Europe
  • Humans
  • Organizations