Lung transplantation is a well-known therapy for patients with end-stage lung disease, but, as with other patients waiting for organs for transplantation, there are more recipients waiting than donors available. A potential solution for patients with end-stage lung disease is donation after cardiac death (DCD). Mayo Clinic reports its – and Minnesota’s – first lung transplantation from DCD in …

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Mayo Clinic reports its first lung transplantation by donation after cardiac death (PhysOrg)

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