2018 American Transplant Congress
The Initial Hepatic Artery Reperfusion versus Initial Portal Reperfusion in Liver Transplantation: Where Do We Stand?
Introduction: While initial portal vein reperfusion (PVRP) of a liver allograft is nearly standardized, limited data suggests initial hepatic arterial reperfusion (HARP) may improve hemodynamics…2018 American Transplant Congress
Re-Transplantation for Hepatic Artery Thrombosis: A National Perspective
Surgery, University of Kentucky, Lexington.
Background: We aim to analyze patients undergoing re-transplantation for HAT in the US.Methods:Between 1995 and 2015, 623 patients were re-transplanted for HAT identified in the…2018 American Transplant Congress
Hepatic Artery Resistive Indices on Doppler Ultrasound at Long Term Follow Up in Liver Transplant Recipients: Importance and Implications
Abdominal Transplant Surgery, The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC.
Ultrasound Doppler has a proven value in early post transplant period, however the importance at the long term follow up is not proven. Doppler results…2018 American Transplant Congress
Donor-to-Recipient Weight Ratio is Significantly Associated with Hepatic Artery Thrombosis Following Pediatric Whole Liver Transplantation
Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA.
Background: Hepatic artery thrombosis (HAT) following pediatric liver transplantation is associated with increased morbidity and risk of graft failure. In our clinical practice, we have…2017 American Transplant Congress
Effect of Initial Hepatic Arterial Followed by Portal Reperfusion on Outcomes After Liver Transplantation.
Background: While initial portal reperfusion (PV) of a liver allograft is nearly standardized, limited data suggests initial hepatic arterial reperfusion (HA) may improve hemodynamics and…2017 American Transplant Congress
Identifying Independent Risk Factors for Graft Loss After Primary Liver Transplantation: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis.
Core Facility Quality Management Transplantation, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
This study aims to identify independent risk factors for graft loss after primary liver transplantation beyond the occurrence of hepatic artery thrombosis. Graft loss was…2017 American Transplant Congress
Effective Thrombolytic Therapy of Hepatic Artery Thrombosis After Liver Transplantation – A Single-Center Experience.
BACKGROUND: Hepatic artery thrombosis (HAT) is a common complication of liver transplantation which causes lots of graft loss. The anastomoses of hepatic artery requires delicate…2016 American Transplant Congress
Outcomes of Aorto-Hepatic Conduit During Liver Transplantation – A 31-Year, Single Center Experience.
Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX.
IntroductionCreation of aorto-hepatic conduits (AC) is often required during liver transplantation (LT). AC may be planned, or may be required urgently intraoperatively. This study was…2016 American Transplant Congress
Outcome of Partial Reconstruction of Multiple Hepatic Arteries in Pediatric Living Donor Liver Transplantation Using Left Lateral Section Grafts.
In pediatric end-stage liver disease patients, the use of partial liver grafts from adult living donors has been increasing for liver transplantation due to a…2016 American Transplant Congress
Pre-Transplant Intra-Arterial Liver Directed Therapy Does Not Increase the Risk of Hepatic Arterial Misadventures in Liver Transplantation.
Background: Pretransplant liver directed therapy has emerged as standard of care for patients with end stage liver disease complicated by unresectable hepatocellular cancer. The aim…
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