Hospitals Use 'Lungs In A Box' To Solve Donation Shortage

The video discusses a groundbreaking procedure called 'lungs in a box', technically known as X vivo lung perfusion, which is revolutionizing lung transplants. This innovation allows more donor lungs to be viable for transplant by keeping them alive outside the body. The procedure is a game changer for patients like Michael Pivovar, who suffered from COPD. It extends the evaluation time for lungs, ensuring successful transplants. Currently, only a few hospitals in the US offer this procedure, but its success could lead to wider adoption.

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