Abstract
Donor core cooling method for transplantation by cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) was examined using a experimental calf model and clinical cases. In the experimental model, the donor calf was cooled down below 15°C by CPB. After cooling, the heartlung block was transplanted immediately to the recipient (Group I), or transplanted after 4 hour cold preservation (Group II). Cardiopulmonary function after transplantation was examined. There are no significant differences between these two groups. Organ function was well preserved in clinical cases of circulatory arrest.
