The patho-physiological basis for tests of viability in isolated perfused organs.
The causes and prevention of inadequate isolated organ perfusion are discussed. The consequences of inadequate perfusion are outlined and presented as a rationale for the choice of appropriate tests of viability. The routine application of some tests is advocated and the criteria used in the assessment of the results of such test considered.
D000818:Animals; D001842:Bone and Bones; D001921:Brain; D004702:Endocrine Glands; D006801:Humans; D007422:Intestines; D007668:Kidney; D008099:Liver; D008168:Lung; D008321:Mammary Glands, Animal; D008660:Metabolism; D009132:Muscles; D010477:Perfusion / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D013154:Spleen; D014022:Tissue Survival