Surgical strategies for liver transplantation in the case of portal vein thrombosis--current role of cavoportal hemitransposition and renoportal anastomosis.

M, Paskonis; J, Jurgaitis; A, Mehrabi; A, Kashfi; H, Fonouni; K, Strupas; MW, Büchler; TW, Kraus

doi:10.1111/j.1399-0012.2006.00560.x

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Surgical strategies for liver transplantation in the case of portal vein thrombosis--current role of cavoportal hemitransposition and renoportal anastomosis.

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Paskonis M

Jurgaitis J

Mehrabi A

Abstract

Portal vein thrombosis (PVT), a common complication of end stage liver disease, is no longer considered a definite contraindication for liver transplantation (LTx). The clinical decision to perform an LTx in the case of PVT depends on the degree of PVT and the experience of the surgeon. Eversion thr...

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