New lung transplant technique
A new proceedure to clean donated lungs so that more can be transplanted has been pioneered in Newcastle.
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Lung transplant trials success
Researchers at Newcastle University are conducting a pioneering study to make donated lungs more usable.
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by Julia BarthramDoctors in Newcastle are leading the way in transplant technology. The scientists at Newcastle University have developed a technique of washing lungs to make more donor organs useable. After successful trials at the Freeman Hospital the method is now being trialled around the country.
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Professor Andrew Fisher explains the process behind the Develop UK lung transplant trial taking place at Newcastle's Freeman Hospital with Newcastle University.
Newcastle University pioneers new lung transplant technique
Researchers at Newcastle University are conducting a pioneering study to make donated lungs more usable.
Currently only one in five pairs of lungs are suitable for transplant. But trials are being carried out to clean and aerate the organs after they've been removed.
It is hoped the research will save the lives of many patients on the lung transplant list.