Complications following split-liver transplantation: a pediatric case study.
Liver transplantation using split and reduced livers has helped to expand the donor pool for pediatric patients in the presence of a severe cadaveric organ donor shortage. However, this technique has been associated with an increased rate of postoperative complications. The purpose of this paper is to review a case report of postoperative complications experienced by a pediatric patient following split-liver transplantation for fulminant hepatic failure of unknown etiology.
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pa., USA.
Susan K Jaskowski
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Phillips
D000367:Age Factors; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D017093:Liver Failure / Q000601:surgery*; D016031:Liver Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications