Abstract:We study an optimal matching problem in the context of dual-donor organ exchange, where a portion of two living donors' organs are transplanted to a single patient. This dual-donor transplant technique is becoming more widespread for lung and liver transplants. However, multiple medical compatibility criteria pose a serious challenge for matching a patient with two compatible donors. In the United States and many other countries, laws prohibit commercial (for-profit) deals for human organs, so donor exchanges … Show more
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