The use of Glisson's capsule flap in reduced orthotopic hepatic transplantation.
The technique of graft reduction has increased the donor pool for children in need of orthotopic hepatic transplantation. However, this technique has been associated with increased perioperative blood loss. Further refinements, such as covering the cut surface of the donor liver [corrected] with a flap of Glisson's capsule, may help reduce this complication.
Brandt
M L
ML
Department of Surgery, Université de Montréal, PQ, Canada.
Luks
F I
FI
St Vil
D
D
Laberge
J M
JM
Caouette-Laberge
L
L
Blanchard
H
H
D016063:Blood Loss, Surgical / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D016031:Liver Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods