title: Diagnostic dilemma of coagulation problems in an HIV-positive patient with end-stage liver disease undergoing liver transplantation.
abstract: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) may result in devastating multi-organ complications, including cirrhosis. Consequently, liver transplantation is often required for these patients. We report a case of a 43-year-old female with cryptogenic cirrhosis and HIV on highly active antiretroviral therapy, presenting for non-related living donor liver transplantation. The intra-operative course was complicated by hepatic artery and portal vein thrombosis, requiring thrombectomy. On postoperative day-3, the patient required re-transplantation with a cadaveric donor organ due to primary graft failure.
authors: Ali Abdullah, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, United States.
authors: Ali
authors: A
authors: Abdullah
authors: Ali Abdullah, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, United States.
authors: Ibtesam A
authors: IA
authors: Hilmi
authors: Ali Abdullah, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, United States.
authors: Raymond
authors: R
authors: Planinsic
keywords: Highly active antiretroviral therapy; Human immunodeficiency virus; Hypercoagulation; Liver transplant