Modified in vivo lung perfusion allows for prolonged perfusion without acute lung injury

摘要: ObjectivesIn vivo lung perfusion (IVLP) is an emergent strategy to treat lung metastases because it allows localized delivery of chemotherapy with minimal systemic exposure. Previously, short-term (±30 minutes) IVLP resulted in variable efficacy and significant lung toxicity. We hypothesize that a modified IVLP strategy derived from an ex vivo lung perfusion technique could minimize lung injury. Our objective was to demonstrate the feasibility and safety of a modified prolonged (4 hours) IVLP.MethodsSix Yorkshire pigs were used for the experiments. A thoracotomy was performed, the left pulmonary artery and pulmonary veins were cannulated, and the left lung was isolated in situ. IVLP was performed at normothermia for 4 hours using Steen Solution (XVIVO Perfusion, Göteburg, Sweden) as perfusate. The flow rate was 16% of estimated cardiac output and left atrial pressure was maintained between 3 and 5 mm Hg …