From: Challenges in machine perfusion preservation for liver grafts from donation after circulatory death
Advantages | Disadvantages |
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Lower incidence of delayed graft function | Higher cost in the short-term |
Continuous monitoring of parameters | Endothelial injury is possible |
Decrease vasospasm | Logistically more complex |
Ability to provide metabolic support | Possible equipment failure |
Potential for pharmacologic manipulation | Â |