Breakdown in the Organ Donation Process and Its Effect on Organ Availability
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Breakdown in the Organ Donation Process and Its Effect on Organ Availability
Background. This study examines the effect of breakdown in the organ donation process on the availability of transplantable organs. A process breakdown is defined as a deviation from the organ donation protocol that may jeopardize organ recovery. Methods. A retrospective analysis of donation-eligible decedents was conducted using data from an independent organ procurement organization. Adjusted...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Transplantation
سال: 2015
ISSN: 2090-0007,2090-0015
DOI: 10.1155/2015/831501