OrganOx Metra Device Keeps Human Liver Alive For 24 Hours Outside Human Body
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Oct 22, 2024
Oct 22, 2024
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With the advancement of technology, engineering is finding more adoption in the medical world. The latest example is the OrganOx device that successfully kept a human liver alive for over 24 hours outside human body - something that was impossible until now. The device has helped the doctoros to keep the donated organ safe for longer period of time without the fear of damage to the organ.
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Traditionally, the donated organ is kept in ice so as to keep it cool so as to slow down the metabolism. However this method often resulted in damage to the organ. The OrganOx device has been developed by the Oxford spin-out called 'OrganOx' and is currently being tested at King’s College Hospital. The device keeps the liver at human body temperature and helps circulating the blood with the help of capillaries.
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