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Multiple organ retrieval in a brain dead left ventricular assist device donor.
Loforte, Antonio; Odaldi, Federica; Berardi, Marianna; Boschi, Silvia; Potena, Luciano; Gliozzi, Gregorio; Cavalli, Giulio Giovanni; Ravaioli, Matteo; Cescon, Matteo; Pacini, Davide.
  • Loforte A; Cardiac Surgery Division, S. Orsola University Hospital, IRCCS Bologna, Via Massarenti n.9, 40138, Bologna, Italy. antonioloforte@yahoo.it.
  • Odaldi F; General Surgery Division, S. Orsola University Hospital, IRCCS Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
  • Berardi M; Cardiac Surgery Division, S. Orsola University Hospital, IRCCS Bologna, Via Massarenti n.9, 40138, Bologna, Italy.
  • Boschi S; Cardiac Surgery Division, S. Orsola University Hospital, IRCCS Bologna, Via Massarenti n.9, 40138, Bologna, Italy.
  • Potena L; Cardiology Division, S. Orsola University Hospital, IRCCS Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
  • Gliozzi G; Cardiac Surgery Division, S. Orsola University Hospital, IRCCS Bologna, Via Massarenti n.9, 40138, Bologna, Italy.
  • Cavalli GG; Cardiac Surgery Division, S. Orsola University Hospital, IRCCS Bologna, Via Massarenti n.9, 40138, Bologna, Italy.
  • Ravaioli M; General Surgery Division, S. Orsola University Hospital, IRCCS Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
  • Cescon M; General Surgery Division, S. Orsola University Hospital, IRCCS Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
  • Pacini D; Cardiac Surgery Division, S. Orsola University Hospital, IRCCS Bologna, Via Massarenti n.9, 40138, Bologna, Italy.
J Artif Organs ; 25(2): 155-157, 2022 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1469701
ABSTRACT
Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) support in donors may contribute in preserving proper haemodynamics and systemic perfusion during organ retrieval thus decreasing the risk of multiple organ injury. This is an option to expand the current organ supply. We report on intra-abdominal organs procurement strategy in a selected LVAD recipient who suffered a fatal cerebrovascular accident at the time of COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. The liver and kidneys grafts have been successfully transplanted.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Heart-Assist Devices / COVID-19 Type of study: Prognostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: J Artif Organs Journal subject: Biomedical Engineering Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S10047-021-01298-w

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Heart-Assist Devices / COVID-19 Type of study: Prognostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: J Artif Organs Journal subject: Biomedical Engineering Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S10047-021-01298-w