World's first en bloc heart-lung transplantation using the paragonix lungguard donor preservation system

J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Apr 11;18(1):131. doi: 10.1186/s13019-023-02281-7.

Abstract

We present the first en bloc heart-lung donor transplant procurement using the Paragonix LUNGguard™ donor preservation system. This system offers reliable static hypothermic conditions designed to prevent major complications such as cold ischemic injury, uneven cooling and physical damage. While this represents a single case, the encouraging results warrant further investigation.

Keywords: Biotechnology; Cardiac transplant; Pulmonary hypertension.

MeSH terms

  • Heart
  • Heart Transplantation*
  • Heart-Lung Transplantation*
  • Humans
  • Lung Transplantation*
  • Tissue Donors