Experimental study on the method of establishing a pig left lung orthotopic transplantation model_Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

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ZHAO Heng ¹ , FENG Jinteng ¹ , GAO Shan ¹ , ZHAO Rui ¹ , WANG Hongyi ¹ , SUN Ye ² , LI Yixing ¹ , BAI Haotian ¹ , TAO Runyi ¹ , HE Bin ¹ , WANG Zhiyu ¹ , ZHANG Yanpeng ¹ , SUN Borui ² , LI Shuo ¹ ,  ZHANG Guangjian ¹

1. Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, P. R. China;
2. Department of Anaesthesia and Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, P. R. China;

Corresponding?author：

ZHANG Guangjian, Email: michael8039@xjtu.edu.cn

Keywords：

Lung transplantation; pig; donor lung procurement; transplantation protocol

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10.7507/1007-4848.202408044

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Objective To explore the method for establishing a pig left lung orthotopic transplantation model. Methods A total of 4 male Yorkshire pigs weighing (40.0±2.5) kg underwent surgical procedures, including anesthesia, tracheal intubation, donor lung procurement, and recipient lung transplantation. Histological morphology and blood gas analysis of the transplanted lungs were assessed 2 hours after reperfusion to evaluate the histological changes and function of the transplanted lungs. Results The pigs underwent left lung in situ transplantation, effectively simulating conditions relevant to human lung transplantation. Two hours after the transplantation, arterial blood gas analysis showed that arterial partial pressure of oxygen was 155.4-178.6 mm Hg, arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide was 53.1-62.4 mm Hg, and the oxygenation index was 310.8-357.2 mm Hg. Hematoxylin and eosin staining indicated a low degree of pulmonary edema and minimal cellular infiltration. Conclusion The pig left lung orthotopic transplantation model possesses strong operability and stability. Researchers can replicate this model according to the described methods and further conduct basic research and explore clinical translational applications.

Citation： ZHAO Heng, FENG Jinteng, GAO Shan, ZHAO Rui, WANG Hongyi, SUN Ye, LI Yixing, BAI Haotian, TAO Runyi, HE Bin, WANG Zhiyu, ZHANG Yanpeng, SUN Borui, LI Shuo, ZHANG Guangjian. Experimental study on the method of establishing a pig left lung orthotopic transplantation model. Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 2026, 33(8): 1275-1281. doi: 10.7507/1007-4848.202408044 Copy

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6. Diamond JM, Lee JC, Kawut SM, et al. Clinical risk factors for primary graft dysfunction after lung transplantation[J]. Am J Respir Crit Care Med, 2013, 187(5): 527-534.
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9. Bharat A, Kuo E, Steward N, et al. Immunological link between primary graft dysfunction and chronic lung allograft rejection[J]. Ann Thorac Surg, 2008, 86(1): 189-195.
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