Ex Vivo Organ Perfusion Increases Number of Transplantable Organs

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Channel: Cleveland Clinic · 2017 · Science & Technology

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Cleveland Clinic’s ex vivo organ perfusion device can keep transplantable organs viable longer than packing them in ice. The machine maintains temperature, oxygen, nutrients and medication to revive donor organs.

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