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flag A man survived 48 hours without lungs using a custom artificial lung, leading to a successful transplant and full recovery.

flag A 33-year-old man in critical condition from flu and bacterial pneumonia was kept alive for 48 hours without lungs using a custom artificial lung system developed by Northwestern University surgeons. flag The device fully replaced lung function, oxygenating blood and maintaining heart stability, allowing time for infection control and a successful double lung transplant. flag He recovered fully and remains healthy over two years later, marking a breakthrough in treating patients with irreversible lung failure who were previously considered ineligible for transplant.

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