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Table 3 Advantages and disadvantages of machine perfusion (MP) preservation

From: Challenges in machine perfusion preservation for liver grafts from donation after circulatory death

Advantages

Disadvantages

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

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