Outcomes of livers from donation after circulatory death donors with extended agonal phase and the adjunct of normothermic regional perfusion

The liver performs important functions that are essential for life. If the liver fails, patients will die unless they receive a new liver from a donor (transplant). Unfortunately, there are not enough livers for everyone and some patients die while waiting for a suitable organ. This article describes a novel technique that allows resuscitation and testing of a potential donor liver so that more patients can safely receive a transplant.

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The liver is crucial for life, and without a transplant from a donor, patients with liver failure will die. Unfortunately, limited availability of liver organs results in some patients dying while waiting. This article presents a novel technique that enables resuscitation and testing of potential donor livers, increasing the chances for safe transplantation.