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32850 Donor pneumonectomy

Surgery

Also known as: lung procurement, donor pneumonectomy, donor lung harvest

Donor lung pneumonectomy, the surgical removal of an entire lung from a deceased or living donor for lung transplantation. Includes procurement of the lung with preservation of vital structures.

Clinical Context

Performed on organ donors to procure lung tissue for transplantation. Involves careful dissection to preserve pulmonary vessels and airways for recipient implantation.

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Specialties

Thoracic SurgeryTransplant SurgeryCardiothoracic Surgery

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