Metallic stenting of the biliary tree following liver transplant hepatic artery thrombosis in an infant.
We report the placement of intrahepatic metallic, balloon-expandable stents in the biliary tree following liver transplantation in a 12-month-old infant who developed biliary strictures secondary to hepatic artery thrombosis. The use of such stents has not previously been reported following transplantation in an infant. Re-transplantation was undertaken 5 months after stenting because of chronic rejection and progressive obstructive jaundice.
Khong
P L
PL
Radiology Department, The Birmingham Children's Hospital NHS Trust, Ladywood Middleway, Birmingham B 16 8 ET, UK.
Sreeram
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John
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D002404:Catheterization; D001651:Cholestasis, Extrahepatic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006499:Hepatic Artery; D006500:Hepatic Duct, Common; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D016031:Liver Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008670:Metals; D015641:Radiography, Interventional; D015607:Stents; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology*; D014463:Ultrasonography
D008670:Metals