Perfusate for the preservation of organs

摘要

In accordance with the present invention a method of preserving organs using a perfusate or storage solution containing a specific synthetic hydroxyethyl starch in place of human serum albumin is disclosed. A suitable composition is provided. Disclosed is a cold-storage solution and perfusate that has provided 72 hour preservation for the pancreas, 48 hour storage for the kidney and at least 24 hour preservation for the liver.