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Transplantation in the Pandemic Era: Perspectives on the Utilization of COVID-19 Positive Organs.

Shreya BhasinMatthew ByrneRodolfo Alpizar-RivasMariana Chavez-VillaLuis RuffoloRafael CisnerosParitosh PrasadKaren Pineda-Solis
Published in: Transplantation proceedings (2024)
Despite new evidence that the transmission of COVID-19 in non-lung organs is extremely rare, the results of this survey suggest significant heterogeneity in practice and perceptions of the use of COVID-19 positive organs across international centers. We suggest that the implementation of a standardized protocol is of paramount importance to continue safe transplant activity.
Keyphrases
  • coronavirus disease
  • sars cov
  • primary care
  • healthcare
  • respiratory syndrome coronavirus
  • randomized controlled trial
  • quality improvement
  • single cell
  • mesenchymal stem cells
  • cross sectional
  • cell therapy