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Autologous graft from portal vein for reconstruction of the middle hepatic vein after hepatectomy
Author(s) -
Fan Sheung Tat
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
surgical practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.109
H-Index - 10
eISSN - 1744-1633
pISSN - 1744-1625
DOI - 10.1111/1744-1633.12478
Subject(s) - medicine , hepatectomy , vein , portal vein , surgery , right gastric vein , resection , radiology , portal venous pressure , portal hypertension , cirrhosis
Objective To evaluate the efficacy of right or left portal vein retrieved from patient's own hepatectomy specimen as a graft for reconstruction of the middle hepatic vein. Methodology Three patients had resection of cranial half of the middle hepatic vein with the adjacent tumor. The right or left portal vein was removed from the hepatectomy specimen and used as a graft for reconstruction of the middle hepatic vein. Results After a follow up period of 2 months to 13 years, the vein graft remained patent. Tumor recurrence was not seen. Conclusion Autologous graft from portal vein in hepatectomy specimen is an effective source for reconstruction of the middle hepatic vein after hepatectomy.