See also:
- United Network for Organ Sharing
- Mayo Clinic Lung Transplant Program
- Gray's Anatomy
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according to TransWeb.org the kidneys last longer than any other organ when outside the body for transplant.
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Anonymous, at January 28, 2010 8:31 AM
It's the kidneys, not the lungs. The kidneys can go up to 3 days before being transplanted...the lungs NOT. Who writes these facts? The lungs are transplanted within about 5 hours tops! They are Flown! not the kidneys.
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krissy, at February 08, 2010 3:16 AM
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