Two-Stage Liver Transplantation with Temporary Porto-Middle Hepatic Vein Shunt

Two-stage liver transplantation (LT) has been reported for cases of fulminant liver failure that can lead to toxic hepatic syndrome, or massive hemorrhages resulting in uncontrollable bleeding. Technically, the first stage of the procedure consists of a total hepatectomy with preservation of the rec...

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Main Authors: Giovanni Varotti, Enzo Andorno, Marco Casaccia, Stefano Di Domenico, Giuliano Bottino, Pietro Diviacco, Nicola Morelli, Chiara Ferrari, Roberto Ferrante, Umberto Valente
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2010-01-01
Series:Journal of Transplantation
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/570392
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