Open AccessModulation of Portal Graft Inflow: A Necessity in Adult Living-Donor Liver Transplantation?
Author(s) -
Roberto Troisi,
Guy Cammu,
Giuseppe Militerno,
Luc De Baerdemaeker,
Johan Decruyenaere,
Eric A. J. Hoste,
Peter Smeets,
Isabelle Colle,
Hans Van Vlierberghe,
Mirko Petrovic,
Dirk Voet,
Éric Mortier,
Uwe Hesse,
Bernard de Hemptinne
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
annals of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 4.153
H-Index - 309
eISSN - 1528-1140
pISSN - 0003-4932
DOI - 10.1097/01.sla.0000055277.78876.b7
Subject(s) - medicine , ligation , splenic artery , ascites , surgery , liver transplantation , artery , transplantation , perioperative , hemodynamics , portal venous pressure , portal hypertension , cirrhosis
To evaluate the clinical significance of modulating the recipient portal inflow (rPVF) through perioperative ligation of the splenic artery in adult living-donor liver transplantation (ALDLTx) by focusing on vascular complications, intractable ascites production, and the prevention of small-for-size syndrome (SFSS).