The International journal of artificial organs
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Double-lumen venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation may be used as a bridge to lung transplantation. Predictors of outcome with this strategy have not been well described. ⋯ Double-lumen venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation cannula is a feasible option to bridge patients to decision or lung transplantation. Blood transfusion requirement and low oxygen saturation are markers of poor prognosis. Listing status at the time of cannulation and ambulation during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support may be important indicators of good outcome.