Breast implant during orthotopic liver transplant to avoid hepatic outflow obstruction

Donor-recipient size mismatch in liver transplantation is a recognized but uncommon situation. It can lead to a partial or complete obstruction of the inferior vena cava with subsequent hepatic outflow obstruction. Placement of a breast implant in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen during liver...

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Published in:Acta chirurgica belgica 2020-03, Vol.120 (2), p.146-147
Main Authors: Pérez-Sánchez, Luis Eduardo, Orti-Rodríguez, Rafael José, Reyes Correa, Betsabé, Moneva Arce, Enrique, Barrera Gómez, Manuel Ángel
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
breast implant
Breast Implants
Budd-Chiari Syndrome - etiology
Budd-Chiari Syndrome - prevention & control
Hepatorenal Syndrome - diagnostic imaging
Hepatorenal Syndrome - surgery
Humans
Liver Transplantation - adverse effects
Liver Transplantation - methods
Male
Middle Aged
Orthotopic liver transplantation
policystic hepatic disease
Postoperative Complications - etiology
Postoperative Complications - prevention & control
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Summary:Donor-recipient size mismatch in liver transplantation is a recognized but uncommon situation. It can lead to a partial or complete obstruction of the inferior vena cava with subsequent hepatic outflow obstruction. Placement of a breast implant in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen during liver transplantation is a technically easy resource and can protect the liver graft from kinking or rotation.
ISSN:0001-5458
DOI:10.1080/00015458.2019.1689644