Abstract

Background: With the rising prevalence of acute and chronic lung diseases, the only way to compensate for the loss of organ function is to use an artificial organ or a transplant. Lung transplantation, on the other hand, is only available to a small percentage of patients due to the scarcity of transplantable organs.Despite the fact that the organ is artificially replaced for the kidney and heart, it has been a feasible option for many years, artificial pulmonary systems can only be replaced for a short period of time. Aim: To discuss the implications of bio-engineering technologies in inventing the bio-artificial lungs. Objectives: To discuss the current barriers to lung transplant in a country like India and discuss the current available treatment options. Results: Longer-lasting wearable systems are now largely owing to advancements in the engineering of hollow fiber membrane gas exchangers, which can be used to help patients transition from lung failure to transplantation. Conclusion: Advances in the conception of microchannel-based devices, which may even allow intracorporeal implantation, have given rise to the concept of biomimetic devices. Tissue engineering and cell-based technologies have been used to create bioartificial lungs with properties that are similar to those of the natural organs.

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