Resolution of hepatopulmonary syndrome after auxiliary partial orthotopic liver transplantation in abernethy malformation. A case report | Zendy

Emre Sukru | Zendy; Ar Ronen | Zendy; Cohen Emil | Zendy; Morotti Raffaella A. | Zendy; Vaysman Dmitriy | Zendy; Shneider Benjamin L. | Zendy

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Resolution of hepatopulmonary syndrome after auxiliary partial orthotopic liver transplantation in abernethy malformation. A case report

Author(s) -

Emre Sukru,

Ar Ronen,

Cohen Emil,

Morotti Raffaella A.,

Vaysman Dmitriy,

Shneider Benjamin L.

Publication year - 2007

Publication title -

liver transplantation

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.814

H-Index - 150

eISSN - 1527-6473

pISSN - 1527-6465

DOI - 10.1002/lt.21349

Subject(s) - medicine , hepatopulmonary syndrome , liver transplantation , superior mesenteric vein , surgery , transplantation , portal vein

Congenital absence of portal vein and extrahepatic portocaval shunt, also referred to as an Abernethy type 1, is a rare malformation of the mesenteric vasculature. A 9‐year‐old girl presented with dyspnea on exertion and orthodeoxia. A diagnosis of an Abernethy malformation type 1b and hepatopulmonary syndrome (HPS) was made, and she underwent auxiliary partial orthotopic liver transplantation (APOLT). Symptoms and signs of HPS resolved 2 months after the operation. HPS in Abernethy syndrome is a manifestation of normal portal blood flow bypassing the liver and can be ameliorated by redirecting blood flow to a segment of liver with normal portal anatomy. APOLT is a feasible and successful surgical procedure for patients with Abernethy malformation and HPS. Liver Transpl 13:1662–1668, 2007. © 2007 AASLD.

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