Ex vivo machine perfusion

Ex vivo machine perfusion is a medical process that preserves and maintains organs outside the body using specialized machines. These machines circulate a nutrient-rich, oxygenated solution through the organ’s blood vessels, mimicking natural blood flow. This technique helps keep the organ healthy, reduces damage, and allows doctors to assess its function before transplanting it into a patient. It can extend the organ’s usable time outside the body, improving transplant success rates and expanding the pool of viable organs for those in need.