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Multi-organ retrieval in donation after brain stem death

Publication Type : Journal Article

Source : Amrita J Med, 2020, Volume : 16, Issue : 2, Page : 95-99

Url : https://www.ajmonline.org.in/article.asp?issn=0975-9662;year=2020;volume=16;issue=2;spage=95;epage=99;aulast=Gopalakrishnan;type=0

Campus : Kochi

School : School of Medicine

Department : C. V. T. S.

Year : 2020

Abstract : Organ donation after brain stem death is quite common in the west. In India, the procedure is still gaining acceptance. The surgical steps for multi-organ retrieval have evolved in different centers with significant variations, and the scientific evidence levels for each technique are low. Organ retrieval requires a fairly rapid surgical technique to avoid ischemic injury to the target organs yet avoid iatrogenic injuries. This article offers and outline of the multi-organ donation procedure. It details the abdominal organ retrieval techniques and touches on thoracic organs and composite tissue grafts as well. It also briefly touches upon machine perfusion of organs.

Cite this Research Publication : Gopalakrishnan U, Mathew J, Gopal K, Rasheed R. Multi-organ retrieval in donation after brain stem death. Amrita J Med, 2020, Volume : 16, Issue : 2, Page : 95-99, doi: 10.4103/AMJM.AMJM_36_20

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